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NFU Concludes 119th Anniversary Convention
2021-03-02 22:35:24| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 20201 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON The National Farmers Union (NFU) 119th Anniversary Convention concluded today following the enactment of policy positions and priorities that support American farm and ranch families and strengthen rural communities. For the first time in the organizations history, the event was held entirely online a fact that did not […]
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ADVISORY: NFU Announces Featured Speakers for 119th Anniversary Convention
2021-02-25 20:24:09| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON The final two days of National Farmers Unions (NFU) 119th Anniversary Convention will bring together members, industry professionals, policymakers, and reporters for remarks from Congressional leadership and administration officials, award presentations, and the organizations signature grassroots policy adoption process. Held on Monday, March 1st and Tuesday, March 2nd, […]
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NFU Stands Ready to Work With Biden-Harris Administration
2021-01-20 17:53:32| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON Following a swearing-in ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol, Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris today officially began their four-year terms as president and vice president of the United States. In a statement, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew extended his congratulations […]
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NFU Congratulates Representatives Scott and Thompson on House Agriculture Committee Leadership Roles
2020-12-04 01:06:17| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON Georgia Representative David Scott was selected today by his fellow House Democrats to lead the House Agriculture Committee as its next chairman. Scott, the first Black legislator to hold the position, will be joined by Pennsylvania Representative Glenn Thompson, who was elected to […]
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Farmers Earn 11.9 Cents of Thanksgiving Food Dollar, NFU Farmers Share Shows
2020-11-18 21:38:53| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents, according to National Farmers Union (NFU). This marks a slight decline from 2019, when farmers claimed 12.15 cents of the Thanksgiving food dollar. Though farmers […]