FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202.314.3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) hosted 71 students in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last weekend for its annual College Conference … Read More
Press Releases
NFU Applauds Congressional Impetus on Climate Change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York today released a … Read More
Statement on Passing of Former NFU President Cyril H. Carpenter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) mourns the loss of former NFU President Cyril H. Carpenter, who passed away … Read More
President’s State of the Union Neglects Dire Farm Economy Conditions, NFU Says
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivered his second State of the Union address tonight to a joint … Read More
NFU Announces Featured Speakers, Themes for 117th Anniversary Convention in Bellevue, WA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202.314.3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Family farmers and ranchers traveling to Bellevue, Washington, for the National Farmers Union (NFU) 117th Anniversary Convention … Read More
NFU Beginning Farmer Institute Accepting Applications for Class of 2019-2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced the opening of the application period for its Beginning Farmer Institute … Read More
NFU Board Urges Significant Strengthening of the Family Farm Safety Net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – As the slump in farm commodity prices persists and trade disputes compound these market challenges, family farmers’ … Read More
NFU Board Urges Significant Strengthening of the Family Farm Safety Net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – As the slump in farm commodity prices persists and trade disputes compound these market challenges, family farmers’ … Read More
For Immediate Release: Senator’s Property Tax Relief Plan Has Strong Support from Ag & Education Coalition
Nebraskans United for Property Tax Reform & Education Senator’s Property Tax Relief Plan Has Strong Support from Ag & Education Coalition Group Says LB314 Creates Balanced and Fair Tax … Read More
NFU Board Calls for Immediate End to Government Shutdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2019 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The partial government shutdown—soon to enter its fifth week—is causing harm and exacerbating issues already facing American … Read More









