Walz Receives Award for Agriculture Advocacy

Press Release

Representative Tim Walz (MN-01) was awarded the Golden Triangle Award by the National Farmers Union (NFU) for his strong support for agriculture policy and family farmers across southern Minnesota. The award was presented at a reception during NFU's Fall Legislative Fly-In last evening.

"I am honored and humbled to receive this award from the National Farmers Union," Representative Walz, Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, said. "We must continue to push House leadership to appoint a conference committee so an agreement can be reached on a bipartisan, long-term Farm Bill that gives our producers the certainty they need to continue to feed and fuel the world."

"Representative Walz was chosen for this award due to his strong advocacy for family farmers and ranchers in southern Minnesota," Doug Peterson, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union, said. "He is a true ally of farmers and our NFU members in Minnesota and across the country."

This year's Golden Triangle recipients were selected for their leadership on a variety of issues, including the 2013 Farm Bill, dairy policy, competition, support for the continuation of energy programs and provisions for a safety net for farmers in times of long term market collapse or natural disaster.

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.

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