Steve Kagen: “during the past year, I had the high honor of working with Republicans and Democrats alike in the House Agriculture…”

“during the past year, I had the high honor of working with Republicans and Democrats alike in the House Agriculture Committee to bring forward a new reform-minded bill, one that would be great for the health of the American people and Wisconsin's agricultural economy. I'm pleased to be able to say the farm bill has the overwhelming support of Members of Congress, the farming communities everywhere, and business leaders alike. The new farm bill we intend to pass today will be good for our health and our economy, and as a physician, I'm pleased to say that it will begin to move our children's diets away from carbohydrates and more towards the healthier choices, including fruits and vegetables. It will also reward work instead of wealth by dramatically reducing income caps for those qualifying for direct payments. More importantly, this bill will determine what farmers plant, what they grow, and ultimately, what we eat and what we look like. The new farm bill also rewards the use of cellulosic biofuels which will help ease the strain on rising food prices. I urge all of my colleagues to support it in the strongest fashion.”