Bobby Rush: “I want to thank Chairman Upton and Ranking Member Pallone for a strong leadership within our committee on these issues.”

I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?

I am extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.