Wisconsin Ag Connection - Pocan, Baldwin Earn NFU Golden Triangle Awards

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Pocan, Baldwin Earn NFU Golden Triangle Awards
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 09/12/2014

The National Farmers Union announced the 2014 NFU Golden Triangle Award recipients this week, which is the organization's highest honor for government service. The award is given annually to members of Congress who have demonstrated outstanding leadership on issues affecting family farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

From Wisconsin, both Rep. Mark Pocan and Senator Tammy Baldwin have been selected for the honor for the second consecutive year.

Baldwin sponsored an amendment to the Senate Appropriations bill aimed at ensuring that "Buy American" provisions in U.S. government contracts will not be preempted by international trade agreements. She has also been a champion for meat and poultry market fairness rules proposed by the USDA Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration. Pocan was recognized for his leadership on trade issues, Country-of-Origin Labeling, the Renewable Fuels Standard and farm bill dairy issues.

The Golden Triangle Award is based on NFU's symbol--a triangle with "legislation" and "cooperation" forming the sides and "education" the base. The awards have been presented annually since established in 1988.

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