Articles tagged under: Roger Johnson
The State of National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
During Sunday night’s State of Farmers Union address, retiring president Roger Johnson said goodbye to members. Johnson took time to reflect on farm policy, focusing on trade. "There's lots of worry that phase one will be going back to square…NFU President Roger Johnson Bids Farewell
Published March 1, 2020
Turtle Lake, North Dakota native Roger Johnson is stepping down as the National Farmers Union President. Since 2009, Johnson served in the role. He tells the Red River Farm Network he’s most proud of maintaining the legacy of standing up…NFU Officially Says Goodbye to President Johnson
Published February 25, 2020
The National Farmers Union officially saw Roger Johnson into retirement at the Farmers and Distillers Restaurant in Washington D.C. Johnson served as president for 11 years, announcing his retirement a couple months ago. The election of a new president will…Johnson Reflects on his NFU Leadership
Published December 16, 2019
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson spoke at the North Dakota Farmers Union Convention this weekend in Bismarck. This was Johnson’s first visit to his home state since announcing he would not seek re-election. Johnson said he is proud of…North Dakota’s Roger Johnson Retiring as NFU President
Published December 9, 2019
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson will not seek re-election when his term ends in March. Johnson notified the NFU board last week about the retirement plans. The former North Dakota agriculture commissioner and Turtle Lake native has served as…Johnson: U.S. in Long-Term Funk with China
Published September 9, 2019
The U.S. and China will continue trade negotiations next month. In the meantime, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says the U.S. is in a long-term funk with China. "As a country, we're asking China to change their form of…NFU and FFA Solidify Efforts to Boost Ag Education
Published June 13, 2019
National Farmers Union and the National FFA Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding. The organizations are working together to share resources that boost agricultural education and leadership. "We desperately need younger, beginning farmers that are trained in how to…Lifeboat Needed to Keep Farmers Afloat
Published May 10, 2019
With the trade war continuing between the U.S. and China, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said damage has been done to the export markets and a fundamental shift in the economic model for agriculture is needed. In the meantime,…NFU Members Meet to Discuss Policy Priorities
Published March 4, 2019
National Farmers Union members are meeting in Bellevue, Washington this week to set policy priorities for the year ahead. The farm economy is getting attention."Net farm income is about half of what it was five years ago. That creates all…