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Farmers Union Ready to Work with Secretary Vilsack to Strengthen Farm System
2021-02-23 21:08:46| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON In a 92-7 vote, the U.S. Senate today confirmed Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture, demonstrating strong bipartisan support for President Joe Bidens pick. Vilsack previously held the position for eight years under President Barack Obama. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob […]
FFA and Farmers Union Make for a Well-Rounded Agricultural Education
2021-02-22 22:46:23| National Farmers Union
By Darrin Williamson, Region V FFA Officer and Chapter Vice President, Minnesota Farmers Union Youth Advisory Council Member Happy FFA Week, an annual celebration of FFA and the impact it has on members like me. I am interested and involved in agriculture including FFA and Farmers Union because it’s something we do as […]
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Farmers Union Applauds Additional Support for Food and Agriculture Industry
2021-02-11 04:15:55| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 hpackman@nfudc.org WASHINGTON In a step towards passing a $1.9 trillion relief package, the House Agriculture Committee voted 25-23 in favor of the bills food and nutrition title. If passed, the legislation would set aside a total of $16.1 billion worth of support for farmers, hungry […]
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Senate bill offers $5B in relief to farmers of color
2021-02-09 20:57:00| Beef
Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act would provide direct payments to historically-underserved farmers of color.
Senate bill offers $5B in relief to farmers of color
2021-02-09 20:44:00| National Hog Farmer
Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act would provide direct payments to historically-underserved farmers of color.