SOTU: Family Farmers Are Thankful for the President’s Focus on Climate Change 

January 13, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (January 12, 2016) – President Obama’s decision to address climate change tonight during his last State of the Union address will help focus the nation on a critical issue that farmers and ranchers have been dealing with for years, said National Farmers Union (NFU) … Read More

Women Are Vital to the Continued Success of American Agriculture

January 6, 2016Blog

By Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union There are many promising trends in agriculture, but certainly the growing number of women who are using their talents to help strengthen the viability of the family farm is one that stands out above many others. As America’s role in supplying food, feed, fuel and fiber to both … Read More

NFU Recognizes Women’s Contributions to Agriculture

January 4, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (January 4, 2016) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today thanked the growing number of women in agriculture – now roughly one million strong and responsible for a $12.9 billion dollar economic impact – for their invaluable contributions to family farming … Read More

The End of COOL

December 28, 2015Blog

By Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union Dating back to 1984, National Farmers Union (NFU) policy has supported country of origin labeling (COOL). Our producers have always known that they raise the best beef and pork in the world, and they believe consumers should be able to know where the meat at the grocery store … Read More

NFU Praises Parts of the Omnibus-Tax Extenders Package, Voices Concern Over Others

December 18, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson praised parts of the omnibus-tax extenders package that was passed today by both chambers of Congress, offering tepid approval of Congress’ work to fund the government and extend important tax credits for … Read More

NFU Deeply Frustrated, Angry With Possible COOL Repeal Notes Language Goes Beyond WTO Dispute

December 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 16, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said the organization was deeply frustrated and angered by language that would repeal the popular Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law for not only muscle cuts of beef and pork, but extending to trade-compliant … Read More

NFU Board of Directors Passes Resolution Opposing Dow-DuPont Merger, Urges Justice Department to Block Proposal

December 15, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors released a resolution opposing the proposed merger between agribusiness giants Dow and DuPont. NFU urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the proposal, noting mergers along the agricultural supply chain have negative ripple … Read More

NFU Board of Directors Passes Motion Opposing Changes to the Farm Bill

December 14, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org The following resolution was adopted today by the National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors, opposing changes to the Farm Bill through the 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Act: “The National Farmers Union Board of Directors calls upon the U.S. Congress to pass a fiscal year … Read More

NFU Applauds Obama Administration, International Leaders on Historic Climate Change Deal

December 14, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 14, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson applauded the Obama administration and international leaders on reaching a historic and ambitious agreement that works to mitigate the potentially devastating effects of climate change on family farmers, ranchers and global food … Read More

150 Meet in Greenfield for New Farmer Gathering

December 14, 2015Beginning Farmers, Cooperatives, Educational Opportunities, Farm Transfer Issues, Farm Workers, Food Desert, Food Justice, Grass Roots Policy, NEFU Members, Regional Food Systems, Regional Policy, Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Urban Agriculture, Women Producers

New farmers assembled the Arts Block in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on Dec. 12 from all over New England, New York state, and even Canada for the Northeast New Farmer Winter Gathering. Roughly 150 attendees arrived with enthusiasm and energy to participate in an anti-oppression training facilitated by representatives of Springfield-based Gardening the Community. Liz Wills-O’Gilvie and … Read More