DuPont Joins US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance

Posted by Matt Hopkins|13 June 2011

DuPont joined an effort led by the US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), a new initiative represented by more than 40 of the leading farmer- and rancher-led agricultural organizations, according to a press release.

The USFRA was established in October 2010 and represents farmer and rancher organizations that reach nearly all aspects of US agriculture. The alliance will work to increase the role of US farmers and ranchers as the voice of animal and crop agriculture on local, state and national food issues. It also will serve as a resource to food companies on the benefits of modern production agriculture and work with leading health, environmental and dietary organizations, according to the release.

“DuPont is proud to support the US 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 in a prepared statement. “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.”

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.

US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (www.usfraonline.org) currently represents more than 40 of the leading farmer- and rancher-led agricultural organizations. These organizations have joined together to fund programs that strengthen the image of agriculture and enhance public trust in today’s agricultural best production practices, according to the release.