The National Farmers Union (NFU) 2015 Fall Legislative Fly-In took place this week in Washington, D.C. and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was on the top of the list when growers from around the country met with White House official, Congressional staffers and members along with Senators and Representatives.

Farmers Union members expressed concerned about a stalling of the RFS by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which has prevented the RFS from meeting the targets set forth in the law’s statute.

“The RFS has already made significant gains for family farmers, rural communities, consumers and the environment, and the EPA needs to stick to statutory levels for the RFS to continue these successes,” said NFU President Roger Johnson who noted that family farmers and ranchers have enormous credibility with the public and as such, are the most effective to deliver messages of importance in rural America to legislators.

NFU has been holding Fly-Ins for generations; with the only real change being the mode of transportation used by family farmers to come to Washington. This year, roughly 275 Farmers Union members gathered in Washington for the annual event. In addition to meeting with legislators, participants were also briefed by various elected and administration officials.