National Farmers Union (NFU) honored former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa with the 2025 Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture, its highest distinction, at the opening banquet of the 123rd Anniversary Convention.
After the presentation- Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays joined with Noah Wicks of Agri-Pulse to talk about a variety of issues with the former Senator from Iowa- click on the listen bar above to hear that full conversation.
“Senator Tom Harkin was steadfastly committed to American family farmers throughout his life and 40-year career in the U.S. Congress,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “NFU is proud to honor him with the 2025 Award for Meritorious Service to American agriculture, recognizing his dedication to family farmers and our communities. He’s been a friend and a staunch ally to Farmers Union for decades. We congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.”
Harkin made agriculture a top priority during his time in the U.S. Congress. serving on the House Agriculture Committee during his 10-year stint in the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa’s 5th Congressional District. Harkin then served five consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate, including serving as chair on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
