Congresswoman Robin Kelly

Representing the 2nd District of ILLINOIS
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Agriculture

The Second Congressional District is one of the most diverse regions in our nation.  It is a microcosm of our country – home to not only urban and suburban, but rural areas as well.  And it is our strong rural sector, with over 1,200 farms, that serves as the economic backbone of our district.  Farmers in the Second Congressional District produce $367 million worth of corn, soybeans, and wheat every year that feed our families, fuel our cars, and raise our livestock.  

Ensuring we have a strong agricultural sector is vital to the overall strength of our economy.  We rely on farmers for everything that we do.  I stand for strong federal policies that support family farmers, and ensure they are able to make the investments they need to increase their productivity and meet the nutrition and energy needs of our ever-growing population.

My agricultural priorities are: 

  • Advancing sound environmental regulations that protect our nation’s air and water without unduly burdening farms; 
  • Ensuring USDA crop insurance and price support strategies work for farmers, and protect their investments; 
  • Investing in corn and cellulosic  ethanol as a source of clean and renewable energy; 
  • Promoting comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform that allows for a strong agriculture labor sector;
  • Developing an international trade agenda that expands foreign markets for Illinois commodities, while protecting labor, health and safety regulations; and 
  • Creating federal policies that promote investments in precision agriculture technologies, while protecting our national security and privacy. 

 

More on Agriculture

Mar 14, 2016 Press Release

Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently met with seven women in agricultural careers at the Kankakee County Farm Bureau, as part of her Women in Non-Traditional Careers Tour.

The women described the rewards and challenges of farming, discussed female role models who inspired them to adopt careers in agriculture, and suggested what Rep. Kelly can do in Washington to help farm communities.

Aug 5, 2015 Press Release

Congresswoman Robin Kelly completed a two-day Agricultural Tour through Kankakee County today, with stops at the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, several farms and a grain handling facility.

Mar 30, 2015 In The News

KANKAKEE, Ill. — U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Matteson, represents the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois. Kelly, who has her eye on the Senate seat occupied by Republican Sen. Mark Kirk, talked about her new agriculture platform and farming in her district.
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