Farmers Union delegates reaffirm leadership at 124th anniversary convention
Delegates attending the National Farmers Union’s 124th Anniversary Convention voted unanimously to reelect Rob Larew as President and Jeff Kippley as Vice President. Both leaders will serve another two-year term guiding the organization and representing family farmers and ranchers across the United States.
“I am honored to have been given the full faith and confidence of the Farmers Union membership to continue fighting for family agriculture every day,” said Larew. “America’s family farmers and ranchers are the cornerstone of our country, and NFU is the strongest, most dedicated national organization fighting for them.”
The National Farmers Union is one of the country’s largest national organizations advocating for family agriculture. The group focuses on strengthening rural communities, supporting fair markets, and ensuring that farmers have a strong voice in national policy discussions.
During his leadership as president, Larew has focused strongly on member engagement, especially among younger generations of Farmers Union members. His leadership has helped expand the organization’s outreach and strengthen its role as a national advocate for family farms.
Larew also played a key role in launching the Farmers Union’s Fairness campaign. This initiative raises awareness about the impact of corporate consolidation in agriculture and highlights how market concentration can affect both farmers and consumers.
Before becoming president, Larew built significant experience in agricultural policy. He previously worked in Congress and at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He also served as the organization’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Communications from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his leadership role, Larew and his family continue to operate their farm in Greenville, West Virginia.
Jeff Kippley will begin his third term as Vice President of the organization. Kippley is based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he and his family raise cattle, corn, and soybeans. In addition to farming, he operates a tax business that supports family farmers within his community.
In his leadership role, Kippley helps represent farmer interests in Washington and across the country. His work focuses on policies that support family farms, strengthen rural economies, and address the challenges facing agriculture today.
Together, Larew and Kippley will continue working to ensure that family farmers remain at the center of national agricultural discussions while promoting policies that support a strong and sustainable future for agriculture.
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