The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance got a boost from DuPont. The company has announced its support of USFRA by becoming one of the first members of the Premier Partners Advisory Group.
“DuPont is proud to support the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as they bring together an unprecedented group that crosses all boundaries in modern agriculture with a single goal of building understanding about the dependable, abundant supply of food produced by today’s farmers and ranchers,” said DuPont Executive Vice President James C. Borel. “There is an increased need to reinforce the importance of agricultural contributions and its value to society, and promoting the merits of a career in agriculture also are essential to recruiting tomorrow’s farmers and innovators.”
“We appreciate the support of DuPont as we build the foundation for an alliance that will tell the great story of America’s farmers and ranchers, and the healthy and sustainable food supply that they produce,” said Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation and chairman of USFRA. “Agriculture continues to be attacked by a number of groups, and it is critical that we work together to enhance public trust and maintain the freedom of U.S. farmers and ranchers to operate in a responsible manner.”
DuPont is one of the first members of the USFRA’s Premier Partners Advisory Group (PPAG) that will support the efforts of the independent farmers and ranchers in the Alliance. PPAG members will be able to participate in USFRA board meetings as non-voting participants and will be able to serve on committees and task groups. The members of PPAG will elect a representative to serve as an ex-officio member of the USFRA Executive Committee.