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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Meets with Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue

Press Release

Date: Feb. 9, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Agriculture and Food Infrastructure

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today met with Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, former Governor of Georgia, to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for Wisconsin's farmers.

"I'm pleased to have met with Governor Perdue today for a productive and positive discussion on strengthening Wisconsin's agricultural economy and our rural communities," said Senator Baldwin. "Today, we discussed the USDA's vital role in investing in rural communities and infrastructure, including the expansion of broadband access for households and small businesses. I stressed the importance of stable trade relationships and growing markets for agriculture products, as well as the need to address the unfair Canadian trade barriers that hurting Wisconsin dairy farmers. I also shared my priorities for the next Farm Bill, as I look forward to working with the next Agriculture Secretary to ensure the dairy program is working for our farmers."


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