Perdue Presents Ag and Rural Prosperity Report to Trump

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue presented the findings of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to President Trump during a ceremony at the American Farm Bureau national convention.  Back in April, Trump signed an executive order establishing the task force to “ensure the informed exercise of regulatory authority that impacts rural communities.”

Perdue served as Chair of the task force, which came up with over 100 recommendations to help improve life in rural America.  The recommendations all centered around five areas, including e-connectivity, quality of life, rural workforce, technology, and economic development.

“While the task force worked tirelessly to identify solutions to the problems plaguing our rural communities, there is more work ahead," said Perdue.  "No doubt, rural America has struggled under burdensome regulations with no voice in Washington.” He adds that under President Trump’s leadership and the work of the task force, it can be turned around so rural prosperity is restored once and for all.

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