TOPEKA, KAN.– Yesterday, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) held her annual Agriculture Tour in Northeast Kansas. The Congresswoman toured sites in Marshall, Nemaha, Doniphan, and Atchison counties.

“Growing up on a dairy farm, I saw first-hand the dedication and hard-work of Kansans in our agriculture industry,” said Congresswoman Jenkins. “Agriculture is the biggest economic driver in Kansas, representing 25 percent of the state’s total economy. The industry is valued at more than $35 billion, and Kansas ag exports totaled almost $4.9 billion in 2012. The success of this industry is driven by the men and women who put in long hours of hard work to feed, clothe, and fuel the world.”

“The Ag Tour is about meeting with farmers and ranchers to learn about their operations and discuss the issues or policies that are impacting their farm and business,” continued Congresswoman Jenkins. “At every stop, I heard that regulations from the federal government threaten farmers and businesses every day. The most recent proposal by the EPA, and the expansion of the Waters of the U.S. rule, is especially troubling. Businesses continued to express worry and uncertainty around the president’s healthcare law, and most everyone is concerned with the patchwork of last-minute and retroactive tax policies that have become far too frequent.

“These family farmers and businesses want to invest in their operations, in their communities, and in their employees, but the federal government seems all-too eager to make it difficult or impossible for them to do so. I want to thank Springhill Herefords, the Nemaha County Coop, MK Minerals, Jirak Family Farms, and all of our ag partners for making this tour possible.”

Nemaha County Coop:

Springhill Herefords:

Jirak Family Farms:

For more pictures of the Ag Tour, click here.

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