More than 500 ag groups have sent a letter to congressional leaders calling for the passage of a new, modernized Farm Bill.
The letter was sent to leaders in both chambers, and leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Ag committees.
“Millions of Americans rely daily on the provisions of the farm bill to produce food, fiber and fuel; to feed their families and others around the world; to voluntarily conserve fish and wildlife and their habitat; to provide sustainable solutions for clean air and water; to provide a producer safety net; to facilitate international trade; to create local jobs and robust economies; and to support rural development nationwide,” the letter states.
Among the Indiana ag groups who have signed the letter include:
- Agribusiness Council of Indiana
- Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- Indiana Corn Growers Association
- Indiana Dairy Producers
- Indiana Farm Bureau
- Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association
- Indiana Pork Producers Association
- Indiana Soybean Alliance
- Indiana Sportsmens Roundtable
- Indiana Wildlife Federation
The groups say that time is running out to craft and pass a farm bill this year and that passing a stopgap extension of this critical piece of legislation would put it at risk of further delay following the presidential election, the seating of a new Congress, and other legislative priorities.
“When more than 500 groups – many of which typically have competing agendas – come together and speak with one voice, it clearly demonstrates the urgency and importance of passing a new farm bill. We’ve experienced a pandemic, record-high inflation, global unrest and supply chain issues since the current farm bill passed. It’s time lawmakers work in a bipartisan manner and agree on a new farm bill that addresses challenges and looks to the future to ensure America’s families continue to have access to the safest, most affordable food, fiber and fuel in the world,” said Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Click HERE to read the full letter.
