Congresswoman Brown and Congressman Miller Lead Bipartisan Ohio Delegation Letter on Farm Bill

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07), Ohio’s representatives on the House Committee on Agriculture, led a bipartisan letter from the Ohio Delegation highlighting state priorities as Congress negotiates the next Farm Bill.

Brown and Miller were joined by seven other Ohio delegation members in a letter sent to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture: Mike Carey (OH-15), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Michael Turner (OH-10), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Emilia Sykes (OH-03), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Dave Joyce (OH-14).

The letter highlighted the importance of strengthening the farm safety net, access to crop insurance, supporting non-traditional and urban agriculture, protecting nutrition assistance programs and more.

“Agriculture matters to everyone, and the Farm Bill matters to every corner of Ohio – from farm gates to kitchen tables. As Ohio’s representatives on the House Committee on Agriculture, Congressman Miller and I wanted to make sure that Ohio’s voice is heard as Farm Bill negotiations continue. I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan Farm Bill delegation letter and will continue to work towards a Farm Bill that works for all Ohioans,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown.

“I am proud to join my Ohio Delegation colleagues to shed light on issues important to Ohio’s agriculture industry and our consumers” said Congressman Max Miller. “Ohio’s priorities and needs must be well represented in the Farm Bill to ensure that federal policies are good for our state’s consumers, economy, and natural resources. I’m grateful to my Ohio colleagues for joining with me to advocate for the Buckeye State’s farmers, ranchers, and producers.”   

The text of the letter is available here.

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