NFU Convention Wraps This Week

National Farmers Union concluded its 123rd Anniversary Convention in Oklahoma City, OK, this week after the assembled delegates voted to finalize NFU’s 2025 policy priorities.  NFU said it hosted over 450 family farmers, ranchers, and supporters for the three-day convention.  NFU President Rob Larew called this a “challenging moment” for U.S. farmers and ranchers.

“Rising costs, corporate consolidation, and uncertainty around federal programs, including the lack of a renewed Farm Bill, are creating real hardships,” Larew said. “Through it all, Farmers Union remains strong, resilient, and prepared to turn the policies set at this convention into action for a stronger future in agriculture.”

The finalized policy priorities approved by NFU delegates include three special orders on timely topics:

• Fairness for Farmers
• Family Farming and the Farm Bill
• Family Farming and our Federal Government

“We are leaving Oklahoma City energized and ready to tackle the challenges ahead,” noted NFU Vice President Jeff Kippley.

NFU will host their 124th Anniversary Convention in New Orleans, LA, March 7-9, 2026.

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