Senator Conrad's National Agriculture Conference

Senator Conrad meets with farmers in Thompson to discuss his ag disaster assistance legislation.

More than 200 farmers, ranchers and policy leaders, from across the country gathered in Fargo on October 30 and 31, to take part in Senator Conrad's national conference on the future of agriculture in the United States. Senator Conrad and former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest talked about new trade threats, agricultural budget cuts and the challenges and opportunities facing the next farm bill.

To the attendees and presenters, thank you for making the conference such a success.

For additional information on "21st Century Farm Policy: Challenges and Opportunities," visit:

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Conference Program, Biographies, and Abstracts (.pdf)