By Jordan Hergenreder, NFU Intern National Farmers Union has long believed that long-term, sustainable rural economic development depends on the share that farmers receive from the sale of food. On June 25, 2011, Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General, echoed this sentiment as he addressed global food and nutrition security issues at the Food and … Read More
Month: July 2011
Minnesota Farmers hear from renewable energy experts at UM-Morris
By Jan Ahlen, NFU Climate and Energy Coordinator On Wednesday, the renewable energy tour moved on to the University of Minnesota-Morris. Farmers Union members attended a series of panel discussions followed by a tour of the university’s renewable energy facilities. Various relevant stakeholders participated on the panels. Farmers heard from participants of the renewable energy … Read More
Celebrating Our Independence
By Laura Demmel, NFU Executive Assistant Americans are so lucky. We have a rich history, painted with images of wise and courageous founders; sacrifices of millions of soldiers fighting for our liberties and our territory; dust-blown, idle farms and starving Americans of the 1930s; happy, comfortable families living the American dream; and countless other pleasant … Read More
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