Saturday 9th August 2025

Farmers Union members are in Washington this week sharing priorities with the administration and members of Congress.

Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish says the annual fly-in provides an opportunity to advocate for agriculture and rural America.

He tells Brownfield maintaining a strong safety net in the next farm bill is critical.

“And if there are ways to improve or increase it.”

He says the importance of trade was communicated.

   

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