Yesterday at Heritage Place, close to 100 guests with a vested interest in agriculture and the farm bill were in attendance to listen to the Chairman of the House Ag Committee, GT Thompson, and Congressman Frank Lucas talk about the farm bill. Also in attendance was Congressman Jonathan Jackson of Illinois. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Jackson after the meeting.
Jackson serves on the House Committee on Agriculture and oversees and legislates on matters related to agriculture, rural development, and the nation’s food supply.
Some of the biggest issues Jackson said he hears about include high fuel prices, low commodity prices, high-interest rates, and more.
“I have a particularly keen interest in sensitivity to making sure that that small farmers and family farmers have a protected way of life,” Jackson said.
As Jackson also served on the Foreign Affairs Committee, he said he would like to see the nation participate in food diplomacy.
“We have the capacity to feed more, grow more, and do more,” Jackson said. “We have the technology. I want to make sure that funding for innovation continues to get replenished and that future farmers and current farmers have a way to maintain their family lifestyle.”
