FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a final rule detailing updates to its Conservation Stewardship Program … Read More
Farmers Union Rebukes Trump’s Refusal to Consider Pandemic Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, [email protected] Though millions of Americans are enduring unemployment, food insecurity, the possibility of eviction, and other hardships because of the pandemic, President … Read More
Proposed Rule Would Deter Organic Fraud, Strengthen Label’s Integrity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The National Organic Program (NOP) opens economic opportunities and new markets for American farmers – but in … Read More
Stimulus Package Includes Critical Relief for Hungry Americans, Struggling Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Four and half months after the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act stalled in … Read More
Nebraska Rural Radio Association postpones annual meeting
For Immediate Release September 29, 2020 For more information: Contact Tim Marshall 402-305-9201 [email protected] Nebraska Rural Radio Association postpones annual meeting Citing concerns with public gatherings and the on-going … Read More
Food Safety Spotlight: Kansas Farmers Union Connects with Urban Growers On-Farm and Online
By Charlie Michel, National Farmers Union Education and Outreach Coordinator When a statewide COVID-19 lockdown upended their food safety event planning, Mary Howell and Mercedes Taylor-Puckett of Kansas Farmers Union … Read More
Pandemic Revealed Need for Structural Reform in the Food and Farm System, NFU Testimony States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Pandemic-related disruptions have exposed underlying weaknesses in our food and farm system, National Farmers Union (NFU) President … Read More
NFU Welcomes Introduction of Next Generation Fuels Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Higher octane fuels like mid- and high-level ethanol blends are mutually beneficial for drivers, farmers, and the environment. Recognizing … Read More
Farm Preparedness Checklist for Covid-19
By Melanie Arthur, NFU Intern The Covid-19 pandemic has created new challenges for our food system, especially for those operating or working on farms or in food facilities. To simplify … Read More
Stopgap Funding Provides Important Relief for Farmers, Hungry Americans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2020 Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737 [email protected] WASHINGTON – With government funding due to run out next week, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a continuing resolution … Read More