Agriculture Issue

Senator Domenici has consistently supported the agriculture sector of the United States and will continue to do so in a proactive manner.

Since the founding of this great country, agriculture has been its backbone. Over 200 years have passed since our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, and although the Ag sector has changed dramatically, its importance has not wavered in two centuries. We sometimes take for granted our ability to purchase nutritious quality food and forget that there is an entire sector of our economy staffed by hard working men and women dedicated to its production.

Without a safe and abundant domestic food supply, many sectors of our economy would be severely impacted. After September 11, 2001, our need to support our domestic Ag industry has grown all the more important. In order to support domestic production, we have to rely less on imported goods from countries with quality and safety standards below our own.

Farmbill

When President Bush signed into law the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farmbill) on May 13, 2002, a proper safety net was given to producers to ensure, even in times of low prices, that our agriculture sector would remain a viable one. By supporting agriculture in this way, the Farmbill also protects the rural way of life, ensuring that the family farm will continue to exist in a practical form. Many rural communities depend greatly on agriculture and by supporting it; we are supporting a great number of American families.

Drought

One of the most important agricultural issues facing New Mexicans is the drought. Farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and homeowners alike are drastically affected by the water shortage. For more information on the drought click here.

For more information on agricultural issues, please visit:
www.epa.gov

For more information on the Farmbill, please visit:
www.usda.gov/farmbill/

For more information on Senator Domenici's views and activities on agriculture, visit our online News Center.

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