What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Riparian Forest Buffers

What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Riparian Forest Buffers

By Hannah Packman, NFU Communications Coordinator Several weeks ago, the Climate Column introduced filter strips, also known as buffer strips, which are areas of vegetation planted between cropland and surface water to obstruct the passage of sediment and pollutants into environmentally sensitive areas. One subcategory of filter strips are riparian forest buffers, described by the National … Read More

2018 Policy

Policy of the National Farmers Union Click here for the PDF version Enacted by delegates to the 117th anniversary convention Bellevue, WA | March 3-5, 2019 National Farmers Union Mission and Vision Statements Our Mission is to… Advocate for family farmers, ranchers, fishers, and their communities through education, cooperation, and legislation. Our Vision is of… A … Read More

NFU Audio

NFU makes audio from its officials and representatives available to the media and public for their use. Feel free to download the linked audio files by clicking the “Download the Audio” button, or by right clicking that button and selecting “Download Linked File.” For any questions or concerns, please contact NFU’s Digital Media Director Hannah … Read More

2016 NFU Policy

Policy of the National Farmers Union Click here for the PDF version Enacted by delegates to the 114th anniversary convention Minneapolis, MN March 5-8, 2016 National Farmers Union Mission and Vision Statements Mission – To advocate for the economic and social well-being, and quality of life of family farmers, ranchers, fishermen and consumers and their … Read More

NFU 2015 Policy

Click here for the PDF Policy of the National Farmers Union Enacted by delegates to the 113th anniversary convention Wichita, KS March 14-17, 2015 National Farmers Union Mission and Vision Statements Mission – To advocate for the economic and social well-being, and quality of life of family farmers, ranchers, fishermen and consumers and their communities … Read More

NFU 2015 Policy

Click here for the PDF Policy of the National Farmers Union Enacted by delegates to the 113th anniversary convention Wichita, KS March 14-17, 2015 National Farmers Union Mission and Vision Statements Mission – To advocate for the economic and social well-being, and quality of life of family farmers, ranchers, fishermen and consumers and their communities … Read More

NFU Supports GHG and Climate Change Considerations in NEPA Reviews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 23, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today submitted comments today highlighting why the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) efforts to mitigate and learn more about climate change are important to America’s family farmers and ranchers.

NFU Supports GHG and Climate Change Considerations in NEPA Reviews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 23, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today submitted comments today highlighting why the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) efforts to mitigate and learn more about climate change are important to America’s family farmers and ranchers.

NFU 2014 Policy

Policy of the National Farmers Union Enacted by delegates to the 112th anniversary conventionSanta Fe, N.M.March 8-11, 2014 PREAMBLE ARTICLE I – Agricultural Programs for the Family Farm A. National Food and Fiber Policy B. General Program Provisions 1. Measure of Economic Equity 2. Directing Benefit Protection to Family Farms 3. Providing a Safety Net … Read More

NFU 2014 Policy

Policy of the National Farmers Union Enacted by delegates to the 112th anniversary conventionSanta Fe, N.M.March 8-11, 2014 PREAMBLE ARTICLE I – Agricultural Programs for the Family Farm A. National Food and Fiber Policy B. General Program Provisions 1. Measure of Economic Equity 2. Directing Benefit Protection to Family Farms 3. Providing a Safety Net … Read More

Alliance Unveils Unprecedented Climate Policy Recommendations

Alliance Unveils Unprecedented Climate Policy Recommendations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2020 WASHINGTON – An alliance of groups representing farmers, forest owners, the food sector, state governments and environmental advocates today unveiled an unprecedented set of recommendations to guide the development of federal climate policy.  The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) was formed in February 2020 by four groups that … Read More

NFU Statement on President’s FY 2015 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 202-314-3108 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 4, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued a statement following the announcement of President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget: “The president has submitted a forward-looking budget that builds on the agricultural economy’s successes while investing in innovative solutions to future challenges. … Read More

NFU Statement on President’s FY 2015 Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 202-314-3108 [email protected] WASHINGTON (March 4, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued a statement following the announcement of President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budget: “The president has submitted a forward-looking budget that builds on the agricultural economy’s successes while investing in innovative solutions to future challenges. … Read More