Bobby Rush: “I really respect Dr. Jaccard and I respect his accomplishments but that doesn't nullify our request that we have a…”

I am continually concerned about the impact of any new costs on our nation's farmers and, specifically, the energy costs as it relates to minority farmers and consumers.

As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.

I urge the members of this Select Committee to co-sponsor this important legislation and hope to see it passed before the end of the 117th Congress.

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