On the recordNovember 3, 2015
With fewer and fewer Americans connected to production agriculture, many in Congress fail to recognize the importance of sound agricultural policy to our national security.
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congress.govWith fewer and fewer Americans connected to production agriculture, many in Congress fail to recognize the importance of sound agricultural policy to our national security.
Conaway points out the disconnect between Congress and agricultural policy's impact on security.
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