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Missouri Farm Bureau members visited with lawmakers in D.C. to underscore policy priorities

March 11, 2025 11:55 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The Missouri Farm Bureau is in Washington this week for their annual D.C. fly in, visiting with lawmakers on the Hill.

Bureau President Garrett Hawkins joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss the key federal issues they hope to talk about with policy makers, who they will meet at the White House, and what is top of mind for Missouri’s ag industry.

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