CONGRESSMAN VALADAO HOSTS USDA/FSA ROUNDTABLE WITH CENTRAL VALLEY PRODUCERS IN TULARE

Washington, Oct. 23 -- Congressman David Valadao issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), alongside Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs Jared Hagert, California State Farm Service Agency Executive Director Connie Conway, and U.S. Department of Agriculture California State Director for Rural Development Bryan Anguiano, hosted a roundtable discussion with farmers from across the Central Valley. The roundtable conversation was focused on challenges our producers are facing, the need for a robust farm safety net, and critical USDA and FSA programs. "Agriculture is the backbone of the Central Valley's economy, and it's important that our farmers have a seat at the table wh...