Friday, January 16, 2009
2007 Convention
NFU’s 105th anniversary convention was held March 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. Delegates had the opportunity to hear from agricultural and political leaders, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson; be a part of grassroots policy development; network with other family farmers and ranchers; and meet the 2007 National Youth Advisory Council.
Convention Program (PDF, Print 2-sided and fold length-wise)
Policy Special Orders of Business (PDF):
News:
NFU Delegates Voice Support for Increased Renewable Energy
NFU Members Lay Out 2007 Farm Bill Priorities
NFU Expresses Support for FSA Office Availability
NFU Convention Delegates: Support Needed for Dairy Producers
NFU Delegates Call for End to “Fast Track”
WNAX’s Rook and Riter Receive NFU Communications Award
NFU Convention Weekend: Wind Energy, Carbon Program, Farm Bill Economics
USDA Under Secretary Addresses NFU Convention
House Agriculture Chairman Talks Farm Bill with NFU Members
Farmers Union Presents Meritorious Service Awards
Farmers Union Presents Friend of the Family Farmer Award
Pelosi Announces Disaster Assistance Package at NFU Convention