Chairman Roberts Issues Statement on National Agriculture Day

Chairman Roberts Issues Statement on National Agriculture Day

The following press release was published by the U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry on March 18, 2015. It is reproduced in full below.

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."

-30-

Meghan Cline

202-224-2035

Source: U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry