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Graves Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill

Statement

Date: June 25, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Agriculture and Food

Today, U.S. Representative Sam Graves, (MO-06), and sixth generation family farmer issued the following statement after the House passed the 2018 Farm Bill:

"Agriculture is the backbone of North Missouri's economy. As a sixth-generation family farmer, I cannot stress enough the importance of today's passage," said Graves. "The 2018 Farm Bill maintains and strengthens the farm safety net to provide certainty to producers, and brings stability back to our agricultural community, giving them what they need to continue to put food on America's tables."

"With a five-year bill, we are ensuring that North Missouri farmers, ranchers, and agriculture producers have the ability to make long-term plans. A stable and affordable food supply is essential to the health of our people, the health of our communities, and the health of our economy."


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