Chuck Grassley: “As a lifelong family farmer, I think it is important that we celebrate this history that--there is a lot of history, but…”

“As a lifelong family farmer, I think it is important that we celebrate this history that--there is a lot of history, but Silos & Smokestacks exemplifies in Iowa all connected with American rural and American agriculture. The fuel you put in your car and the meals on your table are everyday commodities that are made possible by the hard work of family farmers. I always like to remind people that 2 percent of the people in this country produce the food for the other 98 percent and that one-third of that production is exported just to show you how a small group of people lead to the social cohesion of the United States because we don't have food riots and because food is the backbone of our national security. From the beginning of our Nation, when farms were where most Americans lived and worked, and through the Green Revolution of Dr. Norman Borlaug and the development of modern agriculture practices, Silos & Smokestacks preserves and displays Iowa's rich agricultural heritage. For the last decade, Cara has been dedicated to advancing the missions of Silos & Smokestacks. Once again, I want to thank Cara for her hard work and wish her very well in retirement.”