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Joint statement from the U.S. Cattlemens Association and National Farmers Union regarding Sage Grouse Plans
2017-10-05 23:34:35| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2017 CONTACT National Farmers Union: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106, ajerome@nfudc.org U.S. Cattlemens Association: Lia Biondo, 202-870-1552, lia@wssdc.com The agriculture and conservation communities spent recent years working together on management plans that successfully prevented a non-listing of the Greater Sage Grouse, while providing grazing management flexibility for livestock producers and land managers. […]
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Minnesota pig farmers donate 6,000 pounds of ground pork to Second Harvest Heartland
2017-10-05 11:00:00| National Hog Farmer
Pork donation stems from the MPBs Oink Outing events that took place at farmers markets and community events around the Twin Cities throughout the summer.
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Over 200 Groups Urge Congress to Level the Playing Field for Farmers, Workers and Consumers; Diverse Coalition Calls for Farm Bill to Address Competition in the Food System
2017-10-04 17:05:16| National Farmers Union
For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Washington, DC Today, a broad-based coalition of 210 farm, rural, worker and consumer advocacy organizations released principles for a fairer farm bill that would address the lack of competition in every link in the food chain. The groups point out that growing consolidation in the agribusiness, food […]
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Farmers Union and Cattlemens Association Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
2017-10-04 16:06:21| National Farmers Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2017 CONTACT National Farmers Union: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106, ajerome@nfudc.org U.S. Cattlemens Association: Lia Biondo, 202-870-1552, lia@wssdc.com WASHINGTON In less than three weeks, a rule to protect family farmers and ranchers from the worst abuses of concentrated markets will go into effect, barring any setbacks from the U.S. Department of […]
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Livestock, Poultry Farmers Can Apply for Grants to Improve Animal Welfare
2017-10-04 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Starting yesterday (3 October), farmers who wish to improve the welfare of their farm animals can apply for a Fund-a-Farmer grant of up to $2,500 from Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT).
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