Everyone Who Eats Should Be in Favor of a Strong Farm Bill

Josh McGill June 26, 2017 General

A great crowd was on hand for the first farm bill listening session hosted by the House Agriculture Committee this past Saturday in Gainesville, Florida. Comments were given by farmers and ranchers and others involved with agriculture from across the Southeast on a wide range of topics. When the event was over, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway of Texas said the 2018 Farm Bill is a work in progress.

Click here to listen to the full session.

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