FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 19, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today called the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee cuts to mandatory spending for farm bill energy programs in its FY2016 appropriations bill, “short-sighted,” and reminded lawmakers of the importance of these programs to … Read More
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Papal Encyclical Affirms “Vocational” Approach to Agriculture, Says Director of Catholic Rural Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contacts: Andrew Jerome, NFU, 202-314-3106 [email protected] Jonathan Leidl, Catholic Rural Life, 651-895-4439 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 18, 2015) – Pope Francis’ widely-anticipated teaching document on environmental concerns, Laudato Si’, was published today, with big implications for farming and food production. “This encyclical underscores how farming isn’t solely an economic endeavor,” said Jim Ennis, … Read More
Papal Encyclical Affirms “Vocational” Approach to Agriculture, Says Director of Catholic Rural Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contacts: Andrew Jerome, NFU, 202-314-3106 [email protected] Jonathan Leidl, Catholic Rural Life, 651-895-4439 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 18, 2015) – Pope Francis’ widely-anticipated teaching document on environmental concerns, Laudato Si’, was published today, with big implications for farming and food production. “This encyclical underscores how farming isn’t solely an economic endeavor,” said Jim Ennis, … Read More
NFU Calls TPA Passage Major Setback for America’s Workers, Family Farmers and Ranchers and Future Prosperity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said today’s vote to pass Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives was a major setback for America’s workers, family farmers and ranchers and this nation’s future prosperity. “Unfortunately, instead … Read More
NFU Board of Directors Resolution Objects to Potential Monsanto-Syngenta Merger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today released a resolution passed by its Board of Directors opposing the potential merger between agricultural giants, Monsanto and Syngenta. The merger, if achieved, would combine the world’s number one seed company and the number one pesticide company … Read More
NFU Calls TPA Passage Major Setback for America’s Workers, Family Farmers and Ranchers and Future Prosperity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said today’s vote to pass Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives was a major setback for America’s workers, family farmers and ranchers and this nation’s future prosperity. “Unfortunately, instead … Read More
NFU Board of Directors Resolution Objects to Potential Monsanto-Syngenta Merger
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today released a resolution passed by its Board of Directors opposing the potential merger between agricultural giants, Monsanto and Syngenta. The merger, if achieved, would combine the world’s number one seed company and the number one pesticide company … Read More
U.S. Ag Leaders to Explore Papal Encyclical’s Connection to Farming at International Symposium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2015 Contacts: Andrew Jerome, NFU, 202.314.3106 [email protected] Jonathan Liedl, Catholic Rural Life, 651.895.4439 [email protected] The event, which will be held in Milan from June 27-28, is part of a larger project on how faith traditions can inform solutions to modern agricultural challenges. MILAN, Italy—What does Pope Francis have to do … Read More
Farmers Union Delegation to Participate at World Farmers’ Organisation Assembly Panel Discussions in Milan, Italy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 17, 2015) – Three Farmers Union officials will participate in panel discussions during the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) General Assembly meeting later this month in Milan, Italy. “We are thrilled and honored as an organization that three Farmers Union delegates have been … Read More
U.S. Ag Leaders to Explore Papal Encyclical’s Connection to Farming at International Symposium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2015 Contacts: Andrew Jerome, NFU, 202.314.3106 [email protected] Jonathan Liedl, Catholic Rural Life, 651.895.4439 [email protected] The event, which will be held in Milan from June 27-28, is part of a larger project on how faith traditions can inform solutions to modern agricultural challenges. MILAN, Italy—What does Pope Francis have to do … Read More
Farmers Union Delegation to Participate at World Farmers’ Organisation Assembly Panel Discussions in Milan, Italy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 17, 2015) – Three Farmers Union officials will participate in panel discussions during the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) General Assembly meeting later this month in Milan, Italy. “We are thrilled and honored as an organization that three Farmers Union delegates have been … Read More
NFU Applauds House’s Inability to Pass Fast Track
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 12, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 12, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson applauded today’s House vote that effectively kills – at least for now – Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track authority. TPA would grant the administration the ability to secretly … Read More
NFU Applauds House’s Inability to Pass Fast Track
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 12, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 12, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson applauded today’s House vote that effectively kills – at least for now – Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as fast track authority. TPA would grant the administration the ability to secretly … Read More
NFU Announces Beginning Farmer Institute Participants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 12, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) announced the 11 participants selected for the 2015/2016 Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI), a diverse group with operations ranging from half an acre to over 1800 acres. Those selected for the class are: Kasey Bitz of North Dakota; Kyle … Read More
NFU Announces Beginning Farmer Institute Participants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 12, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) announced the 11 participants selected for the 2015/2016 Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI), a diverse group with operations ranging from half an acre to over 1800 acres. Those selected for the class are: Kasey Bitz of North Dakota; Kyle … Read More
NFU Calls Vote to Repeal COOL in House “Disappointing, Knee-Jerk Overreaction;” Assures Senate There Remains a Viable Path Forward to Save The Law, Satisfy WTO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 10, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called today’s voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) a “disappointing, knee-jerk overreaction” and urged the U.S. Senate to continue its thoughtful handling of the World Trade Organization (WTO) … Read More
NFU Calls Vote to Repeal COOL in House “Disappointing, Knee-Jerk Overreaction;” Assures Senate There Remains a Viable Path Forward to Save The Law, Satisfy WTO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 10, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called today’s voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) a “disappointing, knee-jerk overreaction” and urged the U.S. Senate to continue its thoughtful handling of the World Trade Organization (WTO) … Read More
Broad Coalition of 283 Delivers Letter to the House Urging Rejection of COOL Repeal Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 8, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today joined 282 other organizations representing farm interests, rural America, faith, environment, farmworker and consumers in urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to reject the repeal of the Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law and support commonsense … Read More
NFU Asserts Climate-Related Food Security Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 5, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson filed comments today on the United States Global Change Research Program’s (USGCRP) draft report, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment (Climate and Health Assessment). The Climate and Health … Read More
NFU Urges House Members to Vote No on TPA, Says Organization Will Be Scoring Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 5, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson reminded members of the U.S. House of Representatives that the 113-year old organization and its 200,000 family farmer and rancher members remain steadfastly opposed to the passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “As … Read More
NFU Asserts Climate-Related Food Security Concerns
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 5, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson filed comments today on the United States Global Change Research Program’s (USGCRP) draft report, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment (Climate and Health Assessment). The Climate and Health … Read More
NFU Urges House Members to Vote No on TPA, Says Organization Will Be Scoring Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 5, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson reminded members of the U.S. House of Representatives that the 113-year old organization and its 200,000 family farmer and rancher members remain steadfastly opposed to the passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “As … Read More
NFU Hails Extension of Proposal Period for Organic Checkoff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 3, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today hailed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to extend the proposal period for the organic checkoff. “We are very pleased that USDA is accepting additional viewpoints from the organic community,” said Johnson. “We … Read More
NFU Hails Extension of Proposal Period for Organic Checkoff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 3, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today hailed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to extend the proposal period for the organic checkoff. “We are very pleased that USDA is accepting additional viewpoints from the organic community,” said Johnson. “We … Read More
NFU Applauds Introduction of the Young Farmer Success Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (June 2, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today applauded the introduction of the Young Famer Success Act by Representatives Chris Gibson, R-New York, and Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, a bill that will add farmers to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness … Read More