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NFU: Listening to Producers Across the Country

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

NFU is continuing our Farm Bill Listening Sessions. So far, we’ve visited Texas, Illinois, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Colorado, Utah and California this morning.

The events have all been a great sucess, with producers turning out to voice their opinions on what they would like to see in the next farm bill. Topics of discussion have included disaster assistance, cuts to the farm safety net, dairy policy, conservation, trade, competition and marketing their products to consumers.

Listening sessions are coming up in Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. We hope you will join us!

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Ohio Farmers Speak Out at Farm Bill Listening Session

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Farmers Union (OFU) today held a farm bill discussion forum at the Ohio Statehouse to listen to farmers and consumers voice their concerns and recommendations about drafting the next farm bill.

“Agribusiness has always been quite successful at getting their points of view aired, but Farmers Union believes it’s extremely important for the primary stakeholders to have their say as well,” said OFU President Joe Logan. “The farm bill has a profound effect on farmers and consumers, yet is largely written to serve corporations who profit from processing, distribution and marketing of food.”
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A Fantastic Day

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006

MonumentDespite temperatures hovering near 105 degrees, NFU’s memorial dedication, farm bill listening session, and celebration in Point, Texas were a success!

Check out this article that appeared in the Rains County Leader below and visit NFU’s photo gallery to see it for yourself!
-Tom

NFU monument dedication a success
Aug 8, 2006 Rains County Leader

From Friday’s kickoff fish fry dinner and gospel songfest straight through to Saturday night’s Rural American Music Revue, the festivities for the dedication of the historic National Farmers Union Monument in Point can only be termed successful.

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