Our boots hit the ground running with breakfast and a welcome by the NCBA Washington staff followed by issue briefings and hill prep by the staff. Although I already knew that production agriculture was being shot at I really didn't realize just how many hunters were out there. A few of our hunters include; CNN, Time magazine. NY Times, animal activists such as PETA and HSUS, Michael Pollen and every environmental entity you can name. We really must roll up our sleeves tell our stories and spread the real truth and facts to anyone and everyone within hearing distance.
Did you know that currently there are 2.2 million farms/ranches in the U.S. but only 125,000 produce 75 percent of the U.S. food supply. It's estimated by 2050 the world population will increase 2.3 billion. Wow, that's a lot of mouths to feed!
It is so hard for me to understand why people cannot see the importance of agriculture. Without agriculture the world will die! Our NCBA staff is working hard but they cannot fight this battle alone. Whether you are directly involved in agriculture or not your help is needed. If you eat you are involved in agriculture so let's circle the wagons and prepare to fight!
A big thank you to John Deere for sponsoring the nights reception. Below are some photos from the John Deere offices in Washington DC.
Sounds like a great experience DDee!
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