« The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Biden on his election, along with the representatives and senators elected to serve on the 117th Congress
« President-elect Biden will have the opportunity to improve the lives of rural Americans and the farmers and ranchers of this country, who face challenges never before encountered in this country’s history A global pandemic, trade disputes and severe weather have converged to wreak havoc on agriculture and beyond, affecting families and communities across the United States
“Unprecedented challenges require courageous leadership and the willingness of all elected leaders to work across the aisle for the good of the nation Agriculture provides a strong model for this, with a long tradition of alignment behind smart politics, not party lines We urge all those chosen by the people to use the election to turn the page on partisanship and commit to working together Show the farmers, to ranchers and families across America as we rise up to meet the challenges that lie ahead together as a nation
“For agriculture, the priorities include expanding trade and market access so that farmers can focus on competing in a fair market Rural broadband has grown in recent years, But now is the time to complete the network and end the overwhelming disadvantage faced by farms, families and communities without broadband access The ability of farmers to feed America is directly related to their ability to attract and hire employees, so we need to find a fair solution to the agricultural labor shortage We need to strengthen the Farm Bill and build on progress made on regulatory reform to remove barriers to prosperity while protecting the resources entrusted to us We urge President-elect Biden to identify these priorities
“In addition, with an increasing emphasis on climate-smart agriculture, we look forward to building on the great strides agriculture has made to reduce emissions per unit and take care of the environment. land, water and air, while feeding a population Our continuous improvement journey requires collaboration with the administration and Congress to expand research that unleashes innovation, relying on partnerships of conservation and help producers navigate the arena of ecosystem market development, ensuring they remain voluntary and market-based
« President-elect Biden’s term and new Congress usher in a new chapter in American history Agriculture has been part of this history since the very first chapter, and we are ready to work with our elected leaders to make it happen. so that farmers and ranchers get back on their feet so they can help make America stronger and more prosperous »
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Mike tomko
Director, Communications
(202) 406-3642miket @ fborg
Bailey Corwine
Media Relations Specialist
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