FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 701-690-0000 bjablonsky@nfudc.org SANTA FE, N.M. (March 10, 2014) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addressed attendees of the National Farmers Union’s (NFU) 112th anniversary convention this morning, highlighting the important contributions family farmers and ranchers make to our country’s food, energy, economic, environmental and national security. His keynote … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 701-690-0000 bjablonsky@nfudc.org SANTA FE, N.M. (March 10, 2014) – Delegates at the National Farmers Union (NFU) 112th Anniversary Convention re-elected Roger Johnson president of the organization and Donn Teske, Kansas Farmers Union president, NFU vice president. “I am grateful that the membership will allow me to serve for two … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 701-690-0000 bjablonsky@nfudc.org SANTA FE, N.M. (March 10, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson moderated a panel today at NFU’s 112th Anniversary Convention on agriculture issues in the Rocky Mountain states. The panelists included Colorado Agriculture Commissioner John Salazar, New Mexico Director/Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte, and … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 701-690-0000 bjablonsky@nfudc.org SANTA FE, N.M. (March 10, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Stan Brown, Don Davis and Dallas Tonsager with the award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and American Agriculture during its 112th Anniversary Convention this week. “The three gentlemen honored this year exhibit sincere dedication … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 701-690-0000 bjablonsky@nfudc.org SANTA FE, N.M. (March 8, 2014) – For the third year, National Farmers Union (NFU) partnered with Feeding America to raise funds and donate produce to food banks in rural communities. Farmers Union members donated $196,700 to Feeding America and its local food banks – the most … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany Jablonsky, 202-314-3108 bjablonsky@nfudc.org 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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melisa Augusto, 202-314-3191 maugusto@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 3, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) has extended the application deadline for its 2014 Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) program to April 7, 2014, due to additional sponsorships that will allow for more participants. The annual program, now accepting its fourth class of students, is … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melisa Augusto, 202-314-3191 maugusto@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2014) – Today National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson voiced support of recent remarks on currency manipulation by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin, D-Mich. “It is encouraging to see two seasoned … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melisa Augusto, 202-314-3191 maugusto@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Feb. 18, 2014) – More than 135 students from the United States and Puerto Rico participated in the National Farmers Union (NFU) College Conference on Cooperatives last week. The students learned how cooperative businesses are adapting to changing environments in order to succeed and heard from … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melisa Augusto, 202-314-3191 maugusto@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Feb. 3, 2014) – Family farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. They understand that caring for natural resources is crucial to the long-term viability of the family farm. As such, National Farmers Union (NFU) is proud to support conservation programs in the United States and … Read More