WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement in celebration of National Agriculture Day.
“National Agriculture Day ought to be celebrated every day to recognize the hard work of America’s farmers and ranchers.
“As chairman, it is truly a privilege to work on behalf of some of the best folks in the world. American agriculture is an industry that is relied on by every American, and by consumers around the world.
“As the gap between producers and consumers grows, and as agriculture production faces new challenges, the agriculture community can count on the Committee to keep their best interests at heart.”
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