COOL – Country of Origin Labeling
COOL – Country of Origin Labeling
NFU Calls Delay of 2014 RFS Volume Standards a ‘Serious Disappointment;’ Remains Hopeful the Delay Will Allow EPA Time to Get Targets Right
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today that the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume targets would not be released before the end of the year a ‘serious disappointment.’ Johnson also noted that … Read More
NFU Calls Delay of 2014 RFS Volume Standards a ‘Serious Disappointment;’ Remains Hopeful the Delay Will Allow EPA Time to Get Targets Right
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today that the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume targets would not be released before the end of the year a ‘serious disappointment.’ Johnson also noted that … Read More
NFU President Brings Expertise in Agriculture, NFU Cooperative Model to Ghana; Meets with the President, Minister of Food and Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson arrived in the Republic of Ghana today to discuss the history of NFU and the development of cooperatives in the United States at the National Food and Agric Show (FAGRO). Johnson will also meet with … Read More
NFU President Brings Expertise in Agriculture, NFU Cooperative Model to Ghana; Meets with the President, Minister of Food and Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson arrived in the Republic of Ghana today to discuss the history of NFU and the development of cooperatives in the United States at the National Food and Agric Show (FAGRO). Johnson will also meet with … Read More
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NFU Beginning Farmers Institute Experiences Cooperatives and Local Farms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) participants are in Minneapolis this week to take a closer look at the cooperative business model, tour local farms and co-ops, consider legal issues and learn about bookkeeping requirements that are critical to the … Read More
NFU Beginning Farmers Institute Experiences Cooperatives and Local Farms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) participants are in Minneapolis this week to take a closer look at the cooperative business model, tour local farms and co-ops, consider legal issues and learn about bookkeeping requirements that are critical to the … Read More
NFU Says Congress Should Ignore Scare Tactics of Recent Anti-COOL Letter Urges USDA to Appeal WTO Ruling, Stay the Course on COOL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today urged Congress to ignore a recent letter signed by groups who are using scare tactics to derail Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), a law popular with both consumers and family farmers alike. “This letter was organized … Read More
COOL Wins Fourth Victory in U.S. Courts, NFU to Multinational Meat Industry: Drop the Senseless Litigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2014) – The following statement was issued by National Farmers Unions President Roger Johnson in response to the denial by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to the petition submitted by the multinational meat packers for a rehearing and … Read More
NFU Says Congress Should Ignore Scare Tactics of Recent Anti-COOL Letter Urges USDA to Appeal WTO Ruling, Stay the Course on COOL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today urged Congress to ignore a recent letter signed by groups who are using scare tactics to derail Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), a law popular with both consumers and family farmers alike. “This letter was organized … Read More
COOL Wins Fourth Victory in U.S. Courts, NFU to Multinational Meat Industry: Drop the Senseless Litigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2014) – The following statement was issued by National Farmers Unions President Roger Johnson in response to the denial by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to the petition submitted by the multinational meat packers for a rehearing and … Read More
NFU Says WTO Ruling On COOL Shows USDA Moving in Right Direction, Points Out No Need for Congressional Involvement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) recent ruling on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) clearly shows U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is headed in right direction. “This ruling demonstrates the legitimate nature of the COOL objective … Read More
NFU Says WTO Ruling On COOL Shows USDA Moving in Right Direction, Points Out No Need for Congressional Involvement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) recent ruling on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) clearly shows U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is headed in right direction. “This ruling demonstrates the legitimate nature of the COOL objective … Read More
NFU Says USDA Can Make Any Necessary Changes Necessary to Bring COOL into Compliance with Today’s Mixed WTO Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2014) — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that today’s ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) can be handled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and reminded lawmakers of the strong support by the public and … Read More
NFU Says USDA Can Make Any Necessary Changes Necessary to Bring COOL into Compliance with Today’s Mixed WTO Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2014) — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said that today’s ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) can be handled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and reminded lawmakers of the strong support by the public and … Read More
NFU President Addresses Role of Family Farming and Cooperatives in Food Security, Food Sovereignty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today discussed the role of family farming and cooperatives in food security and food sovereignty as part of a panel discussion at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec City, Canada. “Family farms and ranches … Read More
NFU President Addresses Role of Family Farming and Cooperatives in Food Security, Food Sovereignty
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today discussed the role of family farming and cooperatives in food security and food sovereignty as part of a panel discussion at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec City, Canada. “Family farms and ranches … Read More