Agriculture
Next Generation
As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I have had many discussions with Montana farmers and ranchers regarding the farm bill. Time and time again I have heard that the next generation of farmers isn’t coming back to the farms. We need more young farmers and ranchers for the future of agriculture; they bring enthusiasm and ideas. Without them our rural schools, businesses and communities will wither away. Rest assured I will do what’s right for Montana, and will continue to fight to make it easier for those involved in agriculture in Montana to earn an honest living.
Evolving Challenges
With input costs doubling in the past five years farming and ranching is riskier than ever. Solid commodity prices are helping rural Montana, but for some producers, prices are not keeping pace with rising input and land costs. As Chairman of the Finance Committee and a senior member of the Agriculture Committee I will continue to look for common sense solutions that will keep Montana farmers and ranchers competitive and profitable.
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