Newhouse Stresses The Importance Of Advocating For Agriculture

Whether in the state capital or in D.C., lawmakers are often talking about issues that will directly or indirectly impact the farming community.  And with more and more people disconnected from agriculture, it’s becoming even more important for farmers to speak up and tell their stories.  Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse said a recent House Ag Committee hearing featured farmers, which he said captured the attention of representatives in a way he could not.

“You're busy. You don't have time to be going to D.C. or going to Olympia and making calls and write letters, it's tough to do.  But bless you if you take a few minutes and get that kind of work done.  It makes such a difference for members of Congress to hear personally from the people that will be directly impacted by the by the legislation we pass.”

Newhouse, a farmer himself, says whether its the Farm Bill, immigration reform, taxes, Ag labor, the farming community must do what it can to make sure their voice is heard.

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