Wanted: Century Farms
The Agriculture’s Lasting Heritage website tells the stories of America’s farm and ranch families and how century farms (in operation by the same family for more than 100 years) have helped shaped our nation’s history. Century farm families can nominate their farms for a feature on the website at http://AgriculturesLastingHeritage.org/profiles (click “Submit Your Own Profile”)....
Read MoreAFBF on Health Care Law
The American Farm Bureau Federation is concerned about how mandates and new taxes contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will affect America’s farm and ranch families. The organization on Tuesday asked members of the House to vote for H.R. 6079, also known as the Repeal of Obamacare Act. “Farmers and ranchers, along with all Americans, are part of a broken health...
Read MoreFood Stamps Could Slow Farm Bill
According to a Businessweek article, conflicts over funding for food stamps will likely slow or even halt the farm bill’s advancement. The bill will be considered by the House Agriculture Committee this week. Although the bill may be approved by the committee, some analysts are saying House leaders would prefer to delay consideration until after the November election. Mary Kay Thatcher,...
Read MoreJuly is National ______ Month!
July has been designated as the month to celebrate food of all kinds including hot dogs, ice cream, blueberries and pickles. July is also National Picnic Month and Lasagna Awareness Month.
Read More2012 Mid-Summer Meeting
The 2012 CFB Mid-Summer Meeting will take place at the Clarion Inn at 775 Horizon Dr. in Grand Junction Colorado from July 15th-17th. The full meeting agenda is available on the Mid-Summer Meeting page. Hope to see you there!
Read MoreLegislative Tracking 2013
