Jim Baird
The Public Record
Jim Richard Baird is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Baird has focused on agricultural issues during his time in office, advocating for policies that support farmers and rural communities. His background includes experience in agriculture, which informs his legislative priorities and initiatives. Baird has also been involved in various committees that address issues pertinent to his constituents in Missouri.
Sometimes looking at the Farm Service Agency or some of the programs that are available, and if you go on the website, you could get lost.
We must think about the best ways to guide recipients to independence through employment, education, and training.
One specific example I've spoken of many times, is the capability we already have for animal feed ingredients that improve the sustainability and enteric emissions of livestock.
Section 32 bonus buys are one of the most important tools in the toolbox to help specialty growers suffering from market imbalances.
I echo my colleagues in hoping this hearing reveals more immediate solutions to these problems.
Republicans have emphasized working lands programs for the last 2 decades, even before it became popular in the conservation community.
The Forward Pricing Program. There is a call for that to be included in the next farm bill.
We do believe that if we are going to meet the challenges that we have in front of us with the criteria that we have laid out in terms of helping producers, that technology and research are going to be key to that.
Being shortsighted on policy improvements shortchanges the millions of households who depend on SNAP when their lives take a turn.





