The Congressional Western Caucus has advocated for agriculture for more than 30 years.
In today’s Champions of Rural America, we are turning our attention to Idaho for an update on efforts to address the economic and environmental needs of the farm community.
Congressman Mike Simpson spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about his top priorities, forest health, and grazing on public lands.
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