A farm organization for the next century
By William Lee-Ashley
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) members see themselves as progressive forces in the rural Rocky Mountain West. Whether they are Republican or Democrat, members are united in the common belief that the full-fledged crisis in farm and ranch country demands innovative solutions and a strong voice. They look to each other, through RMFU, […]
RMFU applauds push for renewable sources of energy in Colorado
Farmers market nutrition program bill ready for Gov. Owens
Longhorn beef producers marketing co-op launches membership drive
Time for an aggressive renewable fuels policy
By John Stencel
As Middle Eastern tensions escalate and allies in the U.S. war on terror seem less than committed, it is time to again reexamine U.S. energy policy.
Unfortunately, it is only in times of worldwide unrest—more specifically, when prices at the pump spike—that there is any talk of developing alternative fuel sources.
We have all been […]
RMFU barred from meeting with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
RMFU supports labeling, packer livestock ownership provisions
Senate farm bill favored by RMFU
By John Stencel
A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report documents what has been a trend over the past generation or more. According to the report, released Feb. 21, only 12 percent of households operating farms or ranches say the farm/ranch income was their largest source of income in 2000. The remaining 88 percent said off-farm […]
Reflections on Farmers Union and its 100 Years
By John Stencel
Fred Macy, a young farmer from Pine Bluffs, Wyo., who attended the National Farmers Union’s 100th Anniversary Convention, March 1-4, in Irving and Point, Texas, summed up the experience best when he said it was exciting to reflect on Farmers Union’s history while getting to know the leaders that will launch Farmers Union […]