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D.C. (NewsDakota.com) – Sixty-seven North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) members will join fellow farmers, ranchers and fishermen from across the country in Washington, D.C. September 9th through the 11th for the National Farmers Union (NFU) annual fall legislative fly-in event.

During the fly-in, participants will visit the office of every member of Congress in just two and a half days. Members will hear from White House officials, elected officials from the House and Senate along with USDA leadership.

Farmers Union participants will discuss their personal stories with various representatives and urged members of Congress to pass a farm bill.

According to NDFU President Elwood “Woody” Barth, this year’s activities are especially important.

“We need a farm bill now. Meeting face-to-face with policy makers is very important to ensure the voices of Farmers Union members are heard. As the discussions about the farm bill move forward, Farmers Union members and staff will continue to drive home the message that we need a strong safety net in order to allow farmers and ranchers to continue in their business of providing an abundant and safe source of food and fuel for the country and world. Agriculture is our country’s greatest renewable source of wealth. A five-year farm bill would support farm and ranch families and their ability to grow food, feed, fiber and fuel. We need to join with National Farmers Union to advocate for a comprehensive farm bill.”