Wisconsin Ag Connection - Five State Lawmakers Named 'Friend of Farm Bureau'

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Five State Lawmakers Named 'Friend of Farm Bureau'
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 10/17/2014

The state's largest farm organization has recognized five federal lawmakers as 'Friends of the Farm Bureau' based on their advocacy for agriculture during the previous congressional session.

Board members of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau say U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Reps. Paul Ryan, Tom Petri, Reid Ribble and Sean Duffy met the requirements for the award.

"These recipients supported policies that Wisconsin farm families achieve profitability with less regulatory interference, wise infrastructural improvements and increase demand for U.S. farm products through new uses and enhanced trade opportunities," said WFBF President Jim Holte. "Wisconsin farm families appreciate the work of these lawmakers who understand the importance of our state's $88 billion agricultural economy."

Holte says the five legislators cast critical votes to pass the 2014 U.S. farm bill and the long-sought improvements to our nation's ports, locks and dams in the Water Resources Reform Development Act.

The award is presented every two years.

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