“I congratulate Senator John Thune on his election as Majority Leader when Republicans take control of the chamber this January. Senator Thune has been a champion of farmers and ranchers both in South Dakota and across the country. He is also strong supporter of farmer co-ops and has served as the co-chair of the Congressional Farmer Cooperative Caucus for a number of years. We look forward to working with Senator Thune next year on a number of issues—including tax extension and farm policy—that will bolster the economy, increase American competitiveness and ensure national security.”
About NCFC
Since 1929, NCFC has been the voice of America’s farmer cooperatives. Our members are regional and national farmer cooperatives, which are in turn consist of nearly 2,000 local farmer cooperatives across the country. NCFC members also include 17state and regional councils of cooperatives. Farmer cooperatives allow individual farmers the ability to own and lead organizations that are essential for continued competitiveness in both the domestic and international markets.
America’s farmer-owned cooperatives provide a comprehensive array of services for their members. These diverse organizations handle, process and market virtually every type of agricultural commodity. They also provide farmers with access to infrastructure necessary to manufacture, distribute and sell a variety of farm inputs. Additionally, they provide credit and related financial services, including export financing.
