FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 17, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its 113th Anniversary Convention today in Wichita, Kansas. The four-day event drew more than 480 family farmers, ranchers and fishermen from across the country and featured a number of high-profile speakers, workshops and grassroots policymaking. … Read More
2015 Special Orders of Business
Family Farming and COOL Family Farming and RFS Family Farming and Trade Policy Family Farming and Transparency in Livestock Markets Family Farming and Cotton in the 2014 Farm Bill Family Farming and Animal Disease Protection
EPA Administrator McCarthy Tells NFU EPA Is on the “Hot Seat” over WOTUS, RFS; Thanks NFU for Constructive Feedback During Rule Making Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy promised the agency would soon come out with a final Waters of the Unites States (WOTUS) rule and committed to movement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as well. “I … Read More
U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention
U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention.
Secretary Vilsack Announces $97 Million to Expand Access to Support Farmers Markets, Farm to School Efforts and Rural Economies while Expanding Risk Management Tools for Specialty Crops, Limited-Resource Farmers; Says Congress Needs to Leave the RFS Alone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced $97 million in programs to support the continued development of farmers markets, farm to school efforts and rural economies and will also expand risk management tools for specialty crops and … Read More
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Addresses the NFU 113th Anniversary Convention
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 ajerome@nfudc.org 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 ajerome@nfudc.org 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
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 ajerome@nfudc.org 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