A Week of Action

The National Farmers Union is on Capitol Hill this week for what is billed ‘a week of action.’ Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl is part of the delegation that will be meeting with lawmakers this week. “We’re planting right now, taking time away from our farms to go to D.C. to urge Congress to act for farmers’ sake, we’re looking to urge Congress to pass a strong five-year farm bill.” The NFU has five priorities. “We want a strong farm safety net that supports family farmers, we want to build upon voluntary conservation programs, we want fairness and opportunity in the marketplace for farms to thrive, we want to deliver fast and reliable risk management programs and we want one that will garner broad support from both farmers and consumers.” The farm bill has been extended twice and now may be included in the budget reconciliation process. “It’s time for Congress to put the political theatre aside to strengthen the farm safety net and Rural America.” The Red River Farm Network coverage from the National Farmers Union Week of Action is made possible by the Minnesota Farmers Union.