Bobby Rush: “From its inception I strongly supported this policy and the goals that it was first enacted to do.”

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

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.

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?

We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.