Agriculture and Rural Policy
The 111th Congress has been active on several agricultural and rural policy matters, particularly those relevant to small family farms. We firmly believe that the government can balance the needs of public safety with an appropriate level of regulation placed on small farms and food producers.
Unfortunately, some recent legislative proposals will do little to actually improve safety, but will impose significant costs on small businesses in the agricultural sector.
Lawmakers must recognize the strong link between our agricultural industry and our economy. In order for the economy to recover, it's crucial that government does not unfairly burden agriculture businesses as they struggle to create much-needed jobs and revenue in our communities.
