Rep. Kelly Visits Kankakee County Farm with President Biden
O’Connor Family Farms in Kankakee, Illinois with President Biden and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. President Biden announced
actions his administration is taking to support American farmers, reduce food prices, and feed the world.
farms. President Biden and his administration are working to reduce costs for farmers and to mitigate supply chain issues facing consumers,”
said Congresswoman Kelly. “I applaud President Biden for the measures he announced today – doubling funding for domestic fertilizer production, increasing assistance for soil nutrient management and expanding double cropping insurance – which will help farmers like Jeff and Gina O’Connor.
generating an estimated $378 billion in total economic output, and supporting 1.3 million jobs here in the United States.
world. As the world’s second largest exporter of wheat and soybeans, these actions will help grow new markets for American-grown food, supporting jobs in rural communities across America. Specifically, the Biden-Harris Administration will:
management. The Biden-Harris Administration is working to boost outreach to farmers, streamline the application process, and prioritize application approvals to expand access to these critical programs.
of Ukraine, including rising energy costs.
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