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NFU Recognizes Golden Triangle Award Recipients PDF Print E-mail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 11, 2012

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WASHINGTON (Sept. 11, 2012) –National Farmers Union (NFU) announced today the recipients of the Golden Triangle Award, the organization’s highest legislative honor. The annual award is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership and support policies that benefit America’s family farmers, ranchers, fishermen and rural communities.

“Recipients of the Golden Triangle Award have been strong advocates for family farmers and ranchers, and support similar principles and policies as Farmers Union,” said NFU President Roger Johnson. “We are pleased to honor those who have proven to be true allies of our organization and our members across the country.”

This year’s Golden Triangle recipients were selected for their leadership on a variety of issues, including discussions for the next farm bill and protecting agriculture from even deeper cuts during budget negotiations earlier this year. The awards will be presented at a reception during NFU’s Annual Legislative Fly-In tonight.

The Golden Triangle Award is based on NFU’s symbol – a triangle with “legislation” and “cooperation” forming the sides and “education” the base. The Golden Triangle Awards have been presented every year since 1988. The following lawmakers have been named 2012 recipients of the Golden Triangle Award:

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

Rep. Timothy J. Walz, D-Minn.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn.

Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio

Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo.

Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.

Rep. Dan Boren, D-Okla.

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo.

Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-Mo.

Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla.

Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo.

Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, D-Mo.

Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.

Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn.

Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb.

Rep. Mark Critz, D-Pa.

Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill.

Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb.

Rep. James Langevin, D-R.I.

Sen. Richard G. Lugar, R- Ind.

Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.

Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D.

Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa

Rep. Chris Gibson, R-N.Y.

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.

Rep. Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa

Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt.

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.

Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.

Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn.

Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio

Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.

Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio

Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis.

National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership.

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