U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention
NFU Bestows Highest Honor to Two at 113th Anniversary Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Robert Carlson and Clay Pederson with the award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and American Agriculture during its 113th Anniversary Convention this week. “Both of these men embody much of the best of … Read More
NFU Foundation Hosts “Evening For Education;” Event Helps Fund Education and Outreach for Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) held its sixth annual “Evening for Education” gala today during National Farmers Union 113th Anniversary Convention in Wichita, Kansas. “NFUF is the educational wing of our organization, and the planning and support for … Read More
NFU Foundation Hosts “Evening For Education;” Event Helps Fund Education and Outreach for Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) held its sixth annual “Evening for Education” gala today during National Farmers Union 113th Anniversary Convention in Wichita, Kansas. “NFUF is the educational wing of our organization, and the planning and support for … Read More
Maureen McCollum Honored with Award for Excellence in Agricultural Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today awarded Maureen McCollum of Wisconsin Public Radio with the Milton D. Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Communications during its 113th Anniversary Convention. “NFU greatly appreciates the role Maureen McCollum has played in covering stories … Read More
NFU Recognizes Members, States, Divisions for Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today recognized members, county and local organizations, and state divisions for excellence in membership recruitment and outreach in the past year during its 113th Anniversary Convention. “Peer recruitment is an essential part of growing and … Read More
Dr. Temple Grandin Speech to Annual Convention
Dr. Temple Grandin addresses the 2015 NFU 113th Anniversary Convention
Maureen McCollum Honored with Award for Excellence in Agricultural Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today awarded Maureen McCollum of Wisconsin Public Radio with the Milton D. Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Communications during its 113th Anniversary Convention. “NFU greatly appreciates the role Maureen McCollum has played in covering stories … Read More
NFU Recognizes Members, States, Divisions for Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today recognized members, county and local organizations, and state divisions for excellence in membership recruitment and outreach in the past year during its 113th Anniversary Convention. “Peer recruitment is an essential part of growing and … Read More
NFU 113th Anniversary Convention Kicks Off in Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 14, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 14, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) kicked off its 113th Anniversary Convention today in Wichita, Kansas. More than 470 members from across the country are gathered for the annual event, which goes on through March 17. “NFU is one of the few organizations … Read More
NFU 113th Anniversary Convention Kicks Off in Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 14, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 14, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) kicked off its 113th Anniversary Convention today in Wichita, Kansas. More than 470 members from across the country are gathered for the annual event, which goes on through March 17. “NFU is one of the few organizations … Read More
NFU Says Proposed Beef Checkoff MOU Fails to Make Any Meaningful Reforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 13, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 13, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that ongoing conversations about how to improve the beef checkoff have again failed to lead to greater producer comfort with how the checkoff is handled and strongly opposed the Beef … Read More
NFU Says Proposed Beef Checkoff MOU Fails to Make Any Meaningful Reforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 13, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WICHITA, Kan. (March 13, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that ongoing conversations about how to improve the beef checkoff have again failed to lead to greater producer comfort with how the checkoff is handled and strongly opposed the Beef … Read More
NFU Applauds Confirmation of Dallas Tonsager to FCA Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 10, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 10, 2015) – NFU President Roger Johnson today applauded the confirmation of former South Dakota Farmers Union President Dallas Tonsager to become a member of the Farm Credit Administration board of directors. “Dallas exemplifies all the traits of a great leader in … Read More
NFU Applauds Confirmation of Dallas Tonsager to FCA Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 10, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 10, 2015) – NFU President Roger Johnson today applauded the confirmation of former South Dakota Farmers Union President Dallas Tonsager to become a member of the Farm Credit Administration board of directors. “Dallas exemplifies all the traits of a great leader in … Read More
Diverse Coalition Urges White House and U.S. Trade Reps to Stand Strong on COOL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 9, 2015) – Members of a diverse coalition representing family farmers and ranchers and consumer and trade groups met with officials of the White House and the U.S. Trade Representative to urge the administration to stand strong to protect Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL).
Diverse Coalition Urges White House and U.S. Trade Reps to Stand Strong on COOL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 9, 2015) – Members of a diverse coalition representing family farmers and ranchers and consumer and trade groups met with officials of the White House and the U.S. Trade Representative to urge the administration to stand strong to protect Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL).
NFU Salutes True Democracy in Action as Farmer and Rancher Members Drive the Future of Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 2, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today saluted the organization’s commitment to grassroots leadership and true democracy in action as NFU members from across the nation prepare to convene at their national convention in Wichita, Kansas, to vote … Read More
NFU Salutes True Democracy in Action as Farmer and Rancher Members Drive the Future of Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 2, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today saluted the organization’s commitment to grassroots leadership and true democracy in action as NFU members from across the nation prepare to convene at their national convention in Wichita, Kansas, to vote … Read More
NFU: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Will Cripple Rural America’s Economy, Set Back Energy Independence by a Decade
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 26, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act would cripple rural America’s economy and be an enormous step backwards for America’s goal of energy independence by a decade or more.
NFU: Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act Will Cripple Rural America’s Economy, Set Back Energy Independence by a Decade
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 26, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 26, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act would cripple rural America’s economy and be an enormous step backwards for America’s goal of energy independence by a decade or more.
NFU Voices Strong Opposition to Fast Track, Says Trade Deals Should Be Transparent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Feb. 25, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson urged members of Congress to oppose trade promotion authority – also known as fast track – noting that trade agreements should be fair to all parties involved, and the process should be … Read More
NFU Voices Strong Opposition to Fast Track, Says Trade Deals Should Be Transparent
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Feb. 25, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 25, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson urged members of Congress to oppose trade promotion authority – also known as fast track – noting that trade agreements should be fair to all parties involved, and the process should be … Read More
Coalition Representing Nearly 400 Organizations Urges Congress to Reject Calls for Additional Budget Cuts to 2014 Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) and a coalition of nearly 400 organizations representing family farmers and ranchers, agribusiness, food banks, environmental and faith-based organizations urged U.S. Senate and House leaders to reject all calls for additional cuts to the 2014 … Read More
2015 NFU College Conference on Cooperatives a Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2015) – More than 150 attendees from 25 states and Puerto Rico participated in the 2015 National Farmers Union (NFU) College Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, over the weekend. The participants learned how cooperative businesses are adapting to changing environments … Read More