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NFU, Ag Groups Urge Farm Labor Reform
2021-06-09 22:58:10| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON In a letter sent to Senate leadership, the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) urged immediate legislative action to reform the American farm labor system. The coalition, which represents nearly 300 agricultural groups, described the shortage of legal, qualified workers as one of farmers greatest challenges, […]
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NFU Applauds USDA Investment in Food Security
2021-06-04 17:32:24| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON As part of its ongoing efforts to address food insecurity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it will invest $1 billion in the nutrition safety net. Those funds will be split among several initiatives, including $500 million for The Emergency Food […]
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USDA Must Prioritize Climate Change Across All Programs, NFU Says
2021-05-03 17:30:21| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON Agriculture is uniquely positioned to mitigate climate change but farmers need the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) support to fully realize that potential, according to National Farmers Union (NFU). In comments submitted today, the family farm organization outlined ways UDSA could better […]
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Growing Climate Solutions Act Improves Credibility of Carbon Markets, NFU Says
2021-04-20 21:28:07| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON In the midst of Earth Week, Senators Debbie Stabenow, John Boozman, and Mike Braun reintroduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which aims to provide certainty to farmers and ranchers seeking compensation for climate-smart agricultural practices through carbon markets. To achieve this end, the bill […]
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New Initiative Will Offer Pandemic Relief to Previously Overlooked Farmers, NFU Says
2021-03-24 22:31:55| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the creation of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers, a new initiative to offer financial assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by pandemic-related disruptions. This endeavor will direct about $6 billion towards new outreach and support programs, […]
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