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North Dakota Farmers Union
LET’S FIX IT: In president’s report, Watne points to historical problems with trade, low prices
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne emphasized the importance of fixing a system that pays farmers and ranchers less for increased trade during his president’s report at the 94th annual state convention. The convention — held virtually via Zoom on...
Read the January edition of the Union Farmer
https://issuu.com/ndfu/docs/uf_-_jan21
COIVD-19 relief package contains $13 billion for farmers
Yesterday evening’s congressional passage of $900 billion in COVID-19 relief aid includes $13 billion for American farmers and ranchers. “We pushed hard for additional support for farmers and ranchers impacted by market disruptions and we’re glad that funding was...
Watne reelected NDFU president in virtual convention
Mark Watne of Velva was reelected to an eighth year as North Dakota Farmers Union president at the organization’s 94th annual state convention, broadcast virtually from Jamestown on Friday, Dec. 11, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his message to delegates, Watne...
NDFU weighs in on Vilsack nomination for Sec. of Ag
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne made the following statement today on President-elect Joe Biden’s expected nomination of Tom Vilsack for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. “Family farmers and ranchers have a great leader in their corner in Tom Vilsack....
Burleigh County Farmers Union Director Tracey Miller selected for WFO program
En route to hunting ground, Tracey Miller and her husband RJ had a conversation not typical of deer hunters. With an opportunity to be part of the World Farmers' Organisation’s Gymnasium — a global program meant to turn young producers into leaders — the...
Farmers Union Insurance gives away vintage caps to farm policyholders
For farm policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance, a free gift is on the way. Chief Sales, Marketing and Brand Officer Kevin Ressler said farm policyholders should expect to receive a vintage-style Farmers Union Insurance cap from their respective agents. Ressler said...
Read the December edition of the Union Farmer
https://issuu.com/ndfu/docs/uf_-_dec20web
FROM ND TO DC: NDFU food truck continues to deliver family farm products to its restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Even with a pandemic slowing much of the nation’s restaurant industry, North Dakota Farmers Union continues to haul North Dakota products to the Washington, D.C., area for its seven restaurants. NDFU Cooperative and Transportation Director Jason McKenney said the...
GOING VIRTUAL: With the pandemic, more counties are choosing to hold their annual meeting via Zoom
Kidder County Farmers Union decided to go virtual for its annual meeting this year because of the pandemic, knowing it would have to sacrifice some of the bells and whistles that often draw bigger crowds. Still, KCFU President Shelly Ziesch was pleased. The convention...