Duvall, continued
Duvall, continued
We also want farmers to have the security of knowing the seeds they’ re planting this season, including those enhanced through biotechnology, will be available in the future. For more than two decades now, we’ ve seen increased production, reduced pesticide use and restored soil with the help of improved seeds. But misleading biotech labeling initiatives at the state level continue to threaten these vital tools. It’ s time for Congress to put a stop to this confusion and protect the freedom of all Americans to choose safe and affordable food.
Of course, not all spring“ planting” at AFBF is in the policy field. Some of the most important work we do is in connecting farmers and ranchers from across the country and helping them develop as leaders in their businesses and communities. This spring, we’ re expanding our new Patriot Project, which pairs military veterans just getting started in agriculture with experienced farmers who provide guidance and insight along the way. We can think of no better way to thank our heroes than by helping them succeed as they return home and take up farming and ranching. It’ s our hope that the program will build meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.
As American farmers and ranchers, we approach every spring with hope and faith that the seeds we sow will fall on good ground and yield a fruitful crop. Like our members across the country, we at Farm Bureau are planting lots of seeds this spring. We sow the desires of our farmers and ranchers every day. Sowing seeds about agriculture and our beliefs requires determination and faithfulness. Let us pray that the seeds we sow fall on ears that hear— and are moved to act!( From the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:9—“ Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”)
We will nurture those seeds and pray for good growing conditions, so that we can harvest successful outcomes by the hundredfold for all farmers and ranchers.
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