08-09-16 Inside the RMFU with member John Ellis: National Farmers Market Week, Trade, Crop Insurance & more…

To listen to the interview click the mp3 audio link below…

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(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) August 9, 2016 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN, CO Grower/Producer & RMFU Member John Ellis discusses several topics including:

• National Farmers Market Week
• His family’s operation on both sides of the slopes in CO
• Free Trade Agreements – TPP
• Need for Crop Insurance
• Farm Bill
• NFU/RMFU Monthly Farmer’s Share Reports
• Parity Prices
• CO Farmers Market Directory fro the CDA
• & Much More

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

05-31-16 Inside the RMFU with Membership Coordinator Aubriel Jones…

Inside the RMFU with Membership Coordinator Aubriel Jones…

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) May 31, 2016 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s NEW Membership Coordinator Aubriel Jones…

Listen to the interview BELOW…

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Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

05-06-16 RMFU: Equally important, will you encourage anyone from your area to become a happy camper?…

 Equally important, will you encourage anyone from your area to become a happy camper?

Parents who want their kids to attend an affordable and meaningful summer camp are invited to check out the education programs offered by Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. And, no, campers are not going to be driving tractors or wrestling steers.

“There are many places you can send your child for a great camping experience. Our smaller size and breathtaking mountain setting makes RMFU camp a natural choice. We offer a unique environment where kids have the opportunity to be themselves,” says Jennifer Luitjens Bahr, director of education for the RMFU.

04-14-16 Inside the RMFU with Jennifer Luitjens-Bahr: Summer Camps, Scholarships and More…

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) April 14, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s Director of Education Jennifer Luitjens-Bahr, discussing several topics including:

• RMFU’s Cooperative Leadership Camps
• RMFU Ag Education Programs
• RMFU Scholarships
• RMFU’s Ag Literacy Programs
• 2016 CO FFA State Convention
• RMFU Ag Safety Day on April 23rd
• & Much More

Listen to the interview with RMFU’s Jennifer Luitjens Bahr…

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Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

03-09-16 Inside the RMFU with Vice-President Chad Franke: NFU Convention Recap, District Meetings, Condolances and more…

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) March 9, 2016 – Family farmers and ranchers are the best advocates for agriculture, and over the last four days, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has provided more than 500 members and delegates of the 114^th Anniversary Convention with the advocacy tools they need to be better informed about topics important to farm policy and the industry.

Joining the CO Ag News Network inside the BARN is Chad Franke Vice-President of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union discussing that event and other topics too, including:

• 114th NFU Convention Recap
• NFU Policy Issues Focus
• Upcoming RMFU District Meetings
• Ag Day @ the Capitol in Denver on March 16th
• RMFU’s Condolances to the families of: Diane Hoppe, Jim Isgar, Ben Houston, Bruce Johnson, Charlie Bartlett, Bill Wailes & Mike Collins
• & More

Listen to the interview with RMFU VP Chad Franke…

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Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion.

RMFU: Safe, Healthy Food Begins with Secure, Profitable Farm and Ranch Families.

02-01-16 Inside the RMFU with Bill Midcap…

 

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) February 1, 2016 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with Bill Midcap, RMFU’s Director of External Affairs discussing several topics including:

• CO Legislative Watch
• CO Legislative Drive-In Feb 22nd
• Thoughts regarding EPA’s Clean Power Plan
• & More

Listen to the interview with RMFU’s Bill Midcap…

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Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion.

RMFU: Safe, Healthy Food Begins with Secure, Profitable Farm and Ranch Families.

11-24-15 Inside the RMFU with President-elect Dr. Dale McCall…

To listen to the interview, click below…

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(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) November 24, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s President-elect Dr. Dale McCall discussing several topics including:

• Dr. Dale McCall’s Background
• 2015 RMFU Annual Convention & Trade Show RECAP
• His vision for the RMFU going Forward
• RMFU Upcoming Issues/Events
• & Much More

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

10-21-15 Inside the RMFU with Communications Director Bob Kjelland…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Director of Communications, click the mp3 audio link below…

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Bob Kjellan, RMFU’s Director of Communications

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) October 21, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s Director of Communications Bob Kjelland. Kjelland discusses several topics including:

• USDA Awards $200k to RMFU for Food Hubs
• 2015 RMFU Annual Convention & Trade Show Nov 12-14 in Westminster @ the Westin
• RMFU’s FREE CRP educational program on November 4th @ NJC in Sterling, CO
• & Much More

CLICK HERE to view the 2015 RMFU Convention Brochure

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

09-23-15 Inside the RMFU with Bill Midcap: NFU Fly-In; Sequestration; Sage Grouse; MPP and more…

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) September 23, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with Bill Midcap, RMFU’s Director of External Affairs discussing several topics including:

• NFU Fly-in RECAP
• Congress/Sequestration Impact on Agriculture
• Sage Grouse Decision
• BLM/USFS Land Use Restrictions
• USDA Extends Dairy MPP to Nov 20th
• Upcoming RMFU Convention
• & More

Listen to the interview with RMFU’s Bill Midcap…

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Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

09-17-15 RMFU Board of Director Barbara Marty discusses NFU’s Annual Legislative Fly-in…

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) September 17, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report, Barbara Marty, RMFU Board of Director is my guest discussing several topics from Washington D.C., including:

• NFU’s Annual Legislative Fly-in Sep 15-18
• RMFU’s Participation in that event
• RMFU’s Fellows Program
• NFU’s Beginning Farmer Institute
• NFU’s GOlden Triangle Awards
• & More

Listen to the interview with RMFU Board of Director Barbara Marty…

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RMFU Board of Director Barb Marty with her son Matthew (right) and RMFU Fellow Racheal Warner.

Keep up with all things Fly-In on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #NFUFlyIn15. For more information about future fly-in activities, please contact your state/regional Farmers Union office.

Click here to view the 2015 NFU Fall Legislative Fly-In Talking Points.

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

07-23-15 Inside the RMFU with Bill Midcap: Clean Water Act, Clean Power Plan, Trade, Renewable Energy, SAFE, COOL and more…

Listen to the interview with RMFU’s Bill Midcap…

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(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) July 23, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with Bill Midcap, RMFU’s Director of External Affairs discussing several topics including:

• EPA’s Clean Water Act
• Trans Pacific Partnership – Fast Track Authority
• Renewable Energy (SWAP & CO Dairy and Irrigation Efficiency Program)
• EPA’s Clean Power Plan
• COOL Update
• Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
• & More

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

06-24-15 Inside the RMFU with Harrison Topp: Farmers Markets, Cooperatives and More…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Harrison Topp, click the mp3 audio link below… 

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(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) June 24, 2015  – Joining me Inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network for this month’s Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Radioline Report is Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Membership Field Representative Harrison Topp, discussing several topics including…

• Farm-to-Market & Farmers Markets across the state
• The importance of cooperatives
• & More…

To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Farmers Uinion – CLICK HERE

05-13-15 Inside the RMFU with Jennifer Luitjens-Bahr: Summer Camps, CO FFA Convention and More…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Jennifer Luitjens Bahr, click the mp3 audio link below…

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CLICK HERE to view the brochure and to get registered

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) May 13, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s Director of Education Jennifer Luitjens-Bahr, discussing several topics including:

• RMFU’s Cooperative Leadership Camps – VIEW THE BROCHURE
• 2015 CO FFA State Convention
• RMFU Ag Education Programs
• RMFU’s Ag Literacy Programs
• & Much More

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

04-23-15 Inside the RMFU with Bob Kjelland: COOL, 2015 Policy Handbook, HB-1234 & More…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Director of Communications, click the mp3 audio link below…

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Bob Kjellan, RMFU’s Director of Communications

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) April 23, 2015 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s Director of Communications Bob Kjelland. Kjelland discusses several topics including:

• COOL – Country of Origin Labeling
• 2015 NFU & RMFU Polisy Handbooks Available NOW
• HB-1235: Tax incentive for Beginning Farmers/Ranchers
• Springtime: Think Safety on the Roadways
• & Much More

Since 1907, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, serving family farming & ranching and “Growing the Agricultural Grassroots Network”, learn more and join the RMFU Today online @ www.rmfu.org or LIKE them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @RMFUnion

 

03-25-15 Inside the RMFU with Jan Kochis: NFU Convention Recap and more…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Board Chair Jan Kochis click the mp3 audio link below… 

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Jan Kochis, RMFU Board of Director Chair from Matheson, Colo. And Dist. VI.

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) March 25, 2015  – Joining me Inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network for this month’s Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Radioline Report is RMFU Board Chair Jan Kochis, discussing several topics including:

• RECAP of the 113^th National Farmers Union Anniversary Convention in Wichita, KS March 13-15
• RMFU’s presence on Capitol Hill this week
• Upcoming Events/Issues
• Final thoughts

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union is a general farm organization that provides educational programs, cooperative business development services, and a legislative voice for family farms, ranches, and local communities. RMFU was formed in 1907 and serves members in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Learn more about the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union & find out how YOU can become a member by visiting www.rmfu.org.

03-05-15 Inside the RMFU w/Ben Rainbolt: NFU Convention Preview, CO/NM/WY Legislative Progress, Industrial Hemp and More…

To listen to the interview with RMFU Ex Director Ben Rainbolt click the mp3 audio link below… 

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Ben Rainbolt, RMFU Executive Director

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) March 5, 2015  – Joining me Inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network for this month’s Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Radioline Report is RMFU Executive Director Ben Rainbolt, discussing several topics including:

• Thoughts regarding the CFVGA Conference, Gov’s Forum on CO Agriculture & the CO Ag Hall of Fame (CLICK to watch Webcast Archives of those events)
• The growing interest in ag education…Poudre FFA Program revived
• The 113^th National Farmers Union Anniversary Convention in Wichita, KS March 13-15
• CO/NM/WY Legislative progress
• Recapping RMFU’s Legislative Drive-in” in both  NM and CO
• Industrial Hemp
• March 18th is National Ag Day : the CO Ag Council’s activities @ the State Capitol in Denver
• FINAL THOUGHTS

To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Farmers Uinion – CLICK HERE

01-05-15 Inside the RMFU with Harrison Topp: Youth Development and Beginning Farmer/Rancher Programs and More…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Harrison Topp, click the mp3 audio link below… 

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(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) January 5, 2015  – Joining me Inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network for this month’s Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Radioline Report is Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Membership Field Representative Harrison Topp, discussing several topics pertaining to youth development & beginning farmer / rancher programs @ RMFU. Harrison, first off, tell our listeners about yourself, your background, and what eventually led you to become a part of the RMFU…

• Topp’s background
• RMFU’s Beginning Farmer/Rancher Programs
• Upcoming RMFU Events
• 2015 NWSS – RMFU’s booth in the Hall of Education
• Upcoming RMFU Youth events
• & More…

To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Farmers Uinion – CLICK HERE

12-04-14 Inside the RMFU with Ben Rainbolt: Convention Recap, Beef Checkoff, Farm Bill Meetings and more…

To listen to the interview with RMFU Ex Director Ben Rainbolt click the mp3 audio link below… 

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Ben Rainbolt, RMFU Executive Director

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) September 4th, 2014  – Joining me Inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network for this month’s Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Radioline Report is RMFU Executive Director Ben Rainbolt, discussing several topics including:

• RECAP of the 2014 RMFU ‘AgriCULTURE’ Convention
• Possible Second Beef Checkoff
• Upcoming Farm Bill Informational Meetings in December across Colroado
• & more…

To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Farmers Uinion – CLICK HERE

09-04-14 Inside the RMFU with Executive Director Ben Rainbolt: NFU Fly-in, COOL, TPA, RFS, Midwest Rail Issues, Beef Checkoff and MORE…

To listen to the interview with RMFU Ex Director Ben Rainbolt click the mp3 audio link below… 

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Ben Rainbolt, RMFU Executive Director

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) September 4th, 2014  – Joining me Inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network for this month’s Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Radioline Report is RMFU Executive Director Ben Rainbolt, discussing several topics including:

• NFU’s Fly-In this weekend
• COOL
• TPA
• RFS
• NFU’s decision regarding Beef Checkoff Working Group
• and much more…

To learn more about the Rocky Mountain Farmers Uinion – CLICK HERE

07-10-14 Inside the RMFU with Bob Kjelland: Waters of the US, Commodity Prices, Aging Ag Workforce, CO Farmers Markets and MORE…

To listen to the interview with RMFU’s Director of Communications, click the mp3 audio link below…

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Bob Kjellan, RMFU’s Director of Communications

(BARN Media & CoAgNews Network – Briggsdale, CO) July 10th, 2014 – On this month’s edition of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union’s Radioline Report inside the BARN on the Colorado Ag News Network I will be visiting with RMFU’s NEW Director of Communications Bob Kjelland. Kjelland discusses several topics including:

• EPA’s “Waters of the US” proposed final rule and the RMFU’s “They Don’t Talk For Me” ad campaign
• The recent slide of ag commodity prices
• NFU’s Solution to the Aging Ag Workforce Problem
• Colorado’s Farmers Markets
• & Much More!

Additional Information and links regarding the EPA’s proposed Final Rule on the “Waters of the US”:

Comment period extended thru October

• The Interpretive Rule and the Applicability of the Clean Water Act, Section 404(f)(1)(A) language: http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-03/documents/cwa_section404f_interpretive_rule.pdf
• The Federal Register notice for the Interpretive Rule: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2014-04-21/pdf/2014-07131.pdf
• Info on how to submit comments:
• http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/wetlands/CWAwaters.cfm, under the Agriculture heading and the Interpretive Rule bullet.
• Common Q&A for the Interpretive Rule: http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-04/documents/interpretiverule_qa.pdf

The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union: Serving family farming and ranching since 1907…Learn more online @ www.rmfu.org