Farmers Union Releases 2023 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 14, 2023Contact: Christina Dexter, (816)[email protected] Farmers Union Releases 2023 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar NEVADA – Yesterday, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated Farmer’s Share of the food dollar for items typically served during the Thanksgiving holiday. These figures reflect how much family farmers earn compared to the amount consumers […]
The Iowa Farmers Union is excited to seek qualified applicants for Executive Director opportunity.
The Iowa Farmers Union is excited to seek qualified applicants for Executive Director opportunity. Summary The Iowa Farmers Union is the oldest general farm organization in Iowa and advocates for family farming, sustainable agriculture and vibrant rural communities. IFU is a chartered division of the National Farmers Union and has approximately 1,000 members after a recent period […]
Iowa Farmers Union Opposes School Vouchers Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 23, 2023Contact: Christina Dexter, (816)[email protected] Iowa Farmers Union Opposes School Vouchers Legislation The Iowa Farmers Union and its members from all 99 counties have long advocated for policies that build rural economies and nurture vibrant communities. The Iowa education system was largely built on a network of strong public schools, providing residents […]
Grassley and Franken to Speak with Farmers Union on Rural and Agricultural Issues
October 18, 2022Contact: Tommy Hexter, (540) [email protected] Grassley and Franken to Speak with Farmers Union on Rural and Agricultural Issues NEVADA, IA – Iowa Farmers Union would like to invite all Iowans to two Senate Candidate Conversations in the weeks leading up to the 2022 Election. On October 26 from 1:30-2 pm CT, Senator Chuck Grassley will join […]
Fly-In Builds on Recent Achievements and Works Toward Future Farmers Union Priorities
September 19, 2022 Contact: Tommy Hexter, (540)471-1647 [email protected] Fly-In Builds on Recent Achievements and Works Toward Future Farmers Union Priorities NEVADA, IA – Last week, five Iowa Farmers Union members made the trip to Washington, D.C. to discuss state and national policy priorities with government officials. The trip was part of a National Farmers Union Fly-In […]
