Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union
Meritorious Service Award for Allebach
Published March 15, 2024
The National Farmers Union Meritorious Service Award was presented to three individuals, including Rodney Allebach of Minnesota. Allebach dedicated his career to the Minnesota Farmers Union Agency, serving as an insurance agent for eight years, district director for 20 years…Influencing the Next Generation
Published March 15, 2024
Mission, South Dakota rancher Chaz Blotzky is a member of the National Farmers Union Senior Advisory Council. "The important part of being part of SAC is I get to help the education director and work at on the state camps and…Help is a Click Away
Published March 15, 2024
The National Farmers Union is part of a coalition offering a new tool for farmers suffering from mental health issues. NFU Chief of Staff Brittany Jablonsky said the Togetherall platform is intended to highlight the importance of mental health and…Larew and Kippley Return for Another Term
Published March 15, 2024
National Farmers Union delegates re-elected President Rob Larew and Vice President Jeff Kippley by unanimous ballot. Both will serve another two-year term. Larew has served as the NFU president since 2020. Kippley, who farms at Aberdeen, South Dakota, is beginning…NFU Approve Special Orders of Business
Published March 15, 2024
National Farmers Union delegates approved six special orders during its convention. The priorities include fairness for farmers, the farm bill, the farm safety net, conservation, dairy policy reform and support for the cooperative business model.A Farm Bill Opportunity in Early 2024
Published December 18, 2023
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew addressed North Dakota Farmers Union Convention and reminded members about the importance of staying in contact with lawmakers as work continues on the next farm bill. Larew is pushing hard to get the bill…Farmers and Ranchers Attend COP28
Published December 2, 2023
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers will be attending the United Nations COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says producers are a big part of the climate change solution. “There are a lot of reasons to…Farm Bill Nears Deadline
Published September 18, 2023
Hundreds of National Farmers Union members attended a D.C. Fly-In last week. South Dakota Farmers Union Policy Committee Chairman Hank Wonnenberg said an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill is likely. “They’re still shooting for getting a farm bill drafted…NFU in DC
Published September 11, 2023
The National Farmers Union Fly-in is underway this week in Washington, D.C. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other USDA officials are scheduled to speak to Farmers Union members later this morning.