“In January, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Dr. King said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” As farmers and ranchers, that answer is easy – we’re feeding people! U.S. family farms and ranches produce 86% of our ag products. Farm programs cost each American just pennies per meal and account for less than one half of 1% of the total U.S. budget – yet are critical to making sure we keep producers on the land growing a safe, affordable and secure food supply. One U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad – imagine – less than 2% of our population does this amazing work! I know as a producer, I take for granted how important our work is. I certainly don’t hear it being discussed around the kitchen table or in the shop as everyone is preparing for the day’s work. I smile as I think of Greg telling our son, “Be sure to check the heifer pen – we don’t want to lose someone’s beef supply for next year!”…” – Marcy Svenningsen
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