Agriculture
Agribusiness and family farmers are the lifeblood of our communities, providing food, long-term employment, new energy sources, and research and development opportunities. Yet, like other businesses, farmers face burdensome federal regulations, an overly complex tax code, export restrictions and even overzealous animal rights activists. As a Member of Congress, I will always support those who are working to feed our growing population. I will also work to streamline the tax and regulatory environment lessening the burden of uncertainty placed on our farmers and agribusiness, encourage development of export markets and ensure agriculture has the support it needs to be successful.
More on Agriculture
Indiana Farm Bureau will be presenting Representative Susan Brooks with a Friend of Farm Bureau award at Evermilk Logistics, an agribusiness in Anderson focused on milk product transportation.
Friend of Farm Bureau awards are presented to federal lawmakers who have demonstrated support for policies that foster a positive climate for agriculture and rural communities.
Receiving that award is separate from receiving an endorsement from the Indiana Farm Bureau ELECT PAC.
The award will be presented Oct. 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Anderson.
GREENTOWN, Ind. — Republican U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks, who represents Indiana’s 5th district, and Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann talked with farmers and addressed their concerns at a Shop Talk hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Growers Association.
Howard County farmer Dennis Maple hosted the talk at the county fairgrounds. There have been a series of talks around the state with farmers and members of the Indiana congressional delegation.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Farm Bill: