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September 16, 2008: Kaptur Wins 10th Golden Triangle Award from Farmers Union |
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Congresswoman Kaptur recently received the coveted “Golden Triangle” award from the National Farmers Union for her efforts on behalf of America’s family farmers.
Congresswoman Kaptur received the national farm organization’s Golden Triangle Award for the tenth time in her career.
The award is the National Farmers Union’s highest legislative honor. It is presented to members of Congress who have demonstrated leadership on important issues for America’s family farmers and rural communities.
“We are pleased to honor Congresswoman Kaptur for her commitment to addressing the challenges we face in rural America,” said NFU President Tom Buis. “From the new farm bill to food safety and renewable fuels, she has never backed down. I thank her for her leadership.”
NFU selected recipients for their leadership roles on a variety of issues, including support for the 2008 Farm Bill, implementing mandatory country-of-origin labeling, increasing the use and production of fuels from the farm, food safety, support for fair trade (as opposed to so-called “free trade”), and agriculture’s role in addressing climate change.
The Golden Triangle Award is based on NFU’s symbol—a triangle with “legislation” and “cooperation” forming the sides, with “education” forming the base.
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