Mike Conaway: “Getting the Dodd-Frank regulatory scheme right is more important than getting it done quickly.”

Thank you for your leadership on behalf of America's farmers and ranchers, especially in such trying times.

The Farmers to Families Food Box Program (FFFBP) was the victim of a rushed process that included no engagement with current distributors and nonprofits and resulted in cherry-picked contractors who were not qualified.

I am grateful we have a new farm bill in place and a President who constantly stands up for the very Americans who provide our food and fiber.

It is critical and absolutely crucial that food assistance and agriculture development efforts focus on building resilience.