California lawmaker seeks to have agriculture rep added to White House Coronavirus Task Force

California Representative Josh Harder is seeking to have an agricultural representative be a part of the White House’s Corona Task Force.

“Agriculture is an essential industry. Period,” he said in a letter to Vice President Mike Pence. “We need an advocate on the Task Force who understands what our ag industry concerned about and can make sure their needs, and consequently our country’s needs, are met.”

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