Mike Conaway: “Without the safety net provided by crop insurance and other programs, all authorized by farm legislation, it would have…”

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.

We urge Congress to continue to provide people the means to access healthy food.

Given the effectiveness of the Food for Peace Program, I believe, and the support from stakeholders, it is clear and important that we maintain that bipartisan effort.

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.