The National Farmers Union is underscoring the need for Congress to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill. The group has been hosting a “Week of Action” with 100 farmers gathered in Washington, voicing their priorities to lawmakers.
NFU Vice President Jeff Kippley joined RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender to discuss how things have been going, what they are calling for, and the feedback they have received from lawmakers.
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