WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Mississippi Farm Bureau members recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and federal officials about the issues affecting agriculture.
During the three-day trip, participants discussed priorities including the Farm Bill, rising input costs, New World screwworm and staffing shortages at local Farm Service Agency and NRCS offices.
Participants said the experience gave them a firsthand look at how agricultural policy is shaped while reinforcing the importance of farmers staying engaged in the legislative process.
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