Movers and Shakers Movers and Shakers: Local Farmers Head to Capitol Hill

BRADENTON —  Area farmers and ranchers spoke up for their livelihoods when they visited with the Florida Congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. during May 13-15.

The visit was part of Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Field to the Hill trip to the nation’s capital. More than 80 Farm Bureau members from across the Sunshine State discussed various federal policies that affect agricultural producers. The agenda included a series of informal talks on the expansion of foreign trade opportunities, burdensome tax issues and immigration reform.

Along with Capitol Hill meetings, the Floridians attended a Congressional training session at the American Farm Bureau headquarters, a briefing by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and a roundtable discussion at the Canadian Embassy.

Participants also greeted members of Congress and their aides during a reception planned for May 14 at the Reserve Officers Association.

Florida Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agricultural organization, represents more than 147,000 member-families. We serve to enhance farm enterprise and improve rural communities.