How important is rural infrastructure to our overall economy?

The success of American agriculture relies upon a robust transportation system.

Farm leaders are calling on Congress to support rural infrastructure, underscoring the importance of maintaining rural roads for transporting food and connecting rural communities with urban centers.

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about their message to lawmakers, the SHIP IT Act, and the importance of maintaining rural roads.

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