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[CLOSED] Sonny Perdue: Take Action of Behalf of American Farmers

January 19, 2017
Sonny Perdue is taking on a critical role at a critical time for American farmers. Net farm income is estimated to have dropped 28% since 2014, and across America farmers are feeling the strain of higher debt loads and lower prices, while struggling to stay viable in uncompetitive markets controlled by corporate giants.
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Where We Stand After the Election

December 11, 2016
Over the past 18 months, we’ve seen an election that has divided our nation and our communities. The recent media coverage, exit polls, and other things could bring us to despair over the current challenges facing our country. We encourage everyone to continue to reflect on these realities, while turning attention to the future.
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Action Alert: Stop the GE "Dark" Act

July 21, 2015
This week the US House Agriculture Committee passed HR 1599 (aka the "D.A.R.K. Act" or "Denying Americans the Right To Know Act"). If passed, the bill would effectively end the rights of states and local governments to label and regulate GE food products. Take action now!
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Action Alert: Ban Forced Pooling in NC

April 14, 2015
The North Carolina House will begin debating HB 586 this week. The bill would ban forced pooling in North Carolina and take additional steps to protect landowners from unwanted activity on their property.
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Action Alert: NC Fracking Rules Comment Period Opens

July 23, 2014
Earlier this summer, the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) completed the drafting of hydraulic fracturing rules. It is critical that MEC members hear from landowners and other North Carolinians with their thoughts and comments on the draft rules. Comments will be accepted between July 15 and September 15, 2014.
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FSA County Commitee Nominations Close August 1st!

July 11, 2014
The nomination period for Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began on June 15th and will close on August 1st. The Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, describes county committees as a "vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture".
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