McLean County Farm Bureau

In order to seize the opportunities ahead and continue the advancements, we need strong farm policy. And we need a supportive regulatory environment.” — Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation president

The first U.S. House Committee on Agriculture hearing of the year included witnesses from the American Farm Bureau Federation, as well as the poultry, ag retail, fertilizer and transportation sectors. The next farm bill, federal regulatory obstacles and concerns about crushing the sustainability of younger farmers were all part of the discussions.

 

 

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