“The American
Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Trump on his election, as
well as those candidates elected to serve during the 115th Congress.
"The
important issues facing American agriculture are not red or blue, but they are
critical to the prosperity of rural America and our ability to protect our
nation’s food supply. We urge our elected representatives to reach across the
aisle and come together to resolve the challenges we face.
“Farmers and
ranchers understand that their businesses and their families have too much at
stake to take a back seat on Election Day, and rural America clearly made a difference
in this election. Now it’s time for our newly elected leaders to turn up for
rural America and keep their campaign promises by addressing the issues that
matter to the people who sent them to Washington.
"Farm Bureau looks forward to
working with the new administration and Congress on issues such as the farm
bill, tax reform and a trade agenda focused on reducing barriers and expanding
exports.
“America’s
farmers and ranchers are working overtime to ensure our food supply is safe and
sustainable. It’s time our elected leaders put that same diligence to work
protecting U.S. agriculture by promoting innovation and ensuring we have an
adequate workforce.
"We need regulatory reform that boosts farm businesses
rather than shutting them down. Farmers are concerned for the environment and
are hopeful that the new administration will recognize agriculture’s strides in
sustainability and protect our ability to produce.
“Elected
officials come to Washington with different perspectives and ideas, but they
share a common goal of wanting to make our nation better for all Americans. At
Farm Bureau, we will continue to do our part to help identify opportunities for
cooperation to improve the lives of rural communities, and all American farmers
and ranchers.”
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