Fighting for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2012
The future of agriculture is dependent upon empowering the next generation of farmers and ranchers, and we must encourage young Americans who have an interest in farming to enter this critical field. While there is no silver bullet, I offered an amendment during Senate consideration of the 2012 Farm Bill that could help new farmers and ranchers find the resources and technical assistance needed to access land from retiring farmers so that agricultural lands can stay in production. While my amendment was not included in the final bill, I will continue to support efforts to support America's newest farmers and ranchers.
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