FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Nov. 28, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson applauded today’s decision by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to appeal the recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) for family farmers, ranchers, and consumers. Johnson also urged Congress to leave the … Read More
Month: November 2014
GIPSA – Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyard Administration
REAP – Rural Energy for America Program
Credit
Beginning Farmers
COOL – Country of Origin Labeling
NFU Calls Delay of 2014 RFS Volume Standards a ‘Serious Disappointment;’ Remains Hopeful the Delay Will Allow EPA Time to Get Targets Right
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today that the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volume targets would not be released before the end of the year a ‘serious disappointment.’ Johnson also noted that … Read More
Annual Convention December 6, 2014
Register for the Pennsylvania Farmers Union membership meeting and annual convention.
NFU President Brings Expertise in Agriculture, NFU Cooperative Model to Ghana; Meets with the President, Minister of Food and Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Nov. 10, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson arrived in the Republic of Ghana today to discuss the history of NFU and the development of cooperatives in the United States at the National Food and Agric Show (FAGRO). Johnson will also meet with … Read More