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NFU and AFBF Coming Together for Farm Bill Now Rally

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman will serve as the masters of ceremony for the Farm Bill Now rally coming up September 12th in Washington, D.C. The event is hosted by NFU, AFBF – the two largest general farm groups in the U.S. – and a number of other agricultural organizations. With only eight days remaining on the legislative calendar before the current farm bill expires – Johnson says the rally aims to send a strong, unified message to Congress that they must act now on the 2012 Farm Bill to ensure the well-being and livelihood of all Americans who benefit from the legislation. Stallman says Farm Bureau appreciates the work done by Congress to date and looks forward to working with the House to get a farm bill passed and into conference as soon as possible. In light of the drought – he says it’s imperative for America’s farmers that a farm bill is passed this year.

The Farm Bill Now rally is an effort to raise public awareness of the need for Congress to pass a new, comprehensive, five-year farm bill before current farm programs expire. Leaders from major farm and commodity groups, rural development, livestock, conservation and energy organizations will address the crowd. NFU, AFBF and the sponsoring organizations are calling on their members, media and all ag supporters to join the event.

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