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
NFU Submits Comments to Proposed Rule on WOTUS Says With Revisions, Rule Could Clarify Farmer Questions While Protecting Environment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, (202) 314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (September 22, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposed rule addressing the “Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Definitions Under the Clean Water Act.” The comments are intended to provide … Read More
NFU Applauds Resolution Designating 2014 “International Year of Family Farming”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today applauded the passage of the Senate Resolution designating 2014 as the “International Year of Family Farming (IYFF).” NFU has lead the U.S. Committee for IYFF and played a key role in having the resolution adopted by the … Read More
NFU Applauds Resolution Designating 2014 “International Year of Family Farming”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today applauded the passage of the Senate Resolution designating 2014 as the “International Year of Family Farming (IYFF).” NFU has lead the U.S. Committee for IYFF and played a key role in having the resolution adopted by the … Read More
NFU Praises Bipartisan Senate STB Reform Bill Introduction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) praised Sens. Thune (R-SD) and Rockefeller (D-WV) for the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would improve the functioning of the Surface Transportation Board and ensure that the agency is more responsive to the needs of its many … Read More
Farm Safety Should be a Front Burner Issue
For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew Jerome, (202) 314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2014) – In honor of the United Nations’ 2014 International Year of Family Farming, this month National Farmers Union (NFU) is highlighting the importance of being proactive in the area of farm safety. Agriculture is consistently among the most hazardous occupations in the … Read More
NFU Praises Bipartisan Senate STB Reform Bill Introduction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) praised Sens. Thune (R-SD) and Rockefeller (D-WV) for the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would improve the functioning of the Surface Transportation Board and ensure that the agency is more responsive to the needs of its many … Read More
Farm Safety Should be a Front Burner Issue
For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew Jerome, (202) 314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2014) – In honor of the United Nations’ 2014 International Year of Family Farming, this month National Farmers Union (NFU) is highlighting the importance of being proactive in the area of farm safety. Agriculture is consistently among the most hazardous occupations in the … Read More
NFU Kicks Off 2014 Fly-In with Briefings from Top Administration and Elected Officials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 8, 2014) – The National Farmers Union (NFU) Annual Fall Legislative Fly-In commenced today with briefings by top officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and members of Congress and staff of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Agriculture. “With … Read More
NFU Kicks Off 2014 Fly-In with Briefings from Top Administration and Elected Officials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 8, 2014) – The National Farmers Union (NFU) Annual Fall Legislative Fly-In commenced today with briefings by top officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and members of Congress and staff of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Agriculture. “With … Read More
NFU Board of Directors Votes to Withdraw from Beef Checkoff Working Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, (202) 314-3106 [email protected] National Farmers Union board of directors today voted to withdraw from the beef checkoff working group, effective immediately. NFU President Roger Johnson released the following statement: “After three years of pushing for real reforms in the beef check-off program, NFU has decided that the process has … Read More
NFU Board of Directors Votes to Withdraw from Beef Checkoff Working Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, (202) 314-3106 [email protected] National Farmers Union board of directors today voted to withdraw from the beef checkoff working group, effective immediately. NFU President Roger Johnson released the following statement: “After three years of pushing for real reforms in the beef check-off program, NFU has decided that the process has … Read More
Fargo Forum NFU Guest Editorial: Rail Delays in the Dakotas Staggering, Unacceptable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON (Sept. 2, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called the ongoing rail delays in the upper Midwest ‘staggering’ and ‘unacceptable’ and urged the federal government to press “the local railway monopoly” for better results, in a recent Fargo Forum Op-ed. “If the federal … Read More