ADVISORY: NFU, MANRRS to Formalize Joint Commitment to Foster Diversity and Inclusion at MOU Signing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2020

Contact: Hannah Packman, 303-819-8737
hpackman@nfudc.org

WASHINGTON – In a joint effort to foster diversity and inclusion in agricultural professions, National Farmers Union (NFU) and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during a ceremony next week. The MOU, to be signed by NFU President Rob Larew and MANRRS National President Dr. Antomia Farrell, will summarize the ways in which their organizations will work together to provide educational and leadership opportunities for young people of all racial and ethnic identities, develop federal policy priorities, and extend each other’s reach within agricultural communities.

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WHAT:
NFU and MANRRS MOU Signing Ceremony

WHO:
Rob Larew, President, National Farmers Union
Dr. Antomia Farrell, National President, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences

WHERE:
Online

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
12:00 PM Eastern

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