Elise Stefanik Announces Coalition on Agriculture; Shows Wide Support from Across the District

Press Release

Today, Elise Stefanik announced her coalition on agriculture. The coalition encompasses experts from across the 21st District who will work with the campaign to develop common sense solutions to issues the 21st District is facing.

"I am grateful to have this fantastic team joining me as we work to put forth common sense ideas to help farms in the North Country grow," said Elise Stefanik. "Farms are an incredibly important part of the economy in the North Country and vibrant, successful farms mean continued job growth in the 21st District."

"Elise's passion for our North Country farmers is outstanding. She appreciates that our hard working farmers grow the best food in the world," said Michael Bittel, chair of the coalition. "Elise will be a tremendous advocate in Washington to fight burdensome Federal farm regulations, help ensure common sense farm worker legislation and make sure that the North Country will always have a strong voice on farm issues. I am honored to work with someone of Elise's caliber."

Here are a few ways Elise plans to fight for our farms:

-Fight EPA overreach resulting from the Clean Water Act

-Ensure our farmers, like our small businesses, are treated fairly and consistently with regards to taxation

-Scale back the burdensome regulations on North Country farmers

-Ensure the North Country has a strong advocate when implementing the Farm Bill by requesting to serve on the House Agriculture Committee

-Help ensure proper mechanisms are in place in order for next generation family farmers to take ownership of their farm without excessive tax and regulation burdens

-Propose legislation to separate our farm labor challenges from comprehensive immigration reform

- Ensure our North Country farmers are on equal footing with the rest of the world regarding trade and regulation

-Prioritize protecting farm related federal field offices over Washington-based offices

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