With no shortage of issues facing farmers and ranchers right now, the House Ag Committee recently heard testimony from a panel of producers. Alisha Schwertner, a Texas cotton farmer, said there was one important message she hoped to pass on to the committee.
Schwertner said farmers and ranchers should remember the importance of reaching out to lawmakers as often as possible.
A great starting point for getting into agricultural advocacy is by joining your local Farm Bureau.
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