Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after meeting with representatives of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation who recognized the Congressman as a “Friend of the Farm Bureau” for the 114th Congress for his support of America’s farmers, ranchers and food security for America’s consumers:
“Rural farmers and ranchers, like those in my home state of Arizona, deserve a voice in Congress that understands their irreplaceable value to the American way of life. The 2.2 million farms that cover the United States continue to put food on our tables and create a positive agricultural trade balance that fuels our economy. I am incredibly humbled and honored to be named a ‘Friend of the Farm Bureau’ and will continue to protect the more than 21 million American workers who produce, process and sell our nation’s food and fiber.”
(Rep. Gosar receiving the “Friend of the Farm Bureau” award from members of the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation.)
Background:
(Courtesy of the American Farm Bureau Federation)
The “Friend of Farm Bureau” award is given at the end of each Congress to those members of Congress who were nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus and approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors.
This award is based upon voting records on AFBF’s priority issues established by the Board of Directors, number of bills that a member has sponsored and co-sponsored, specific leadership role for Farm Bureau on priority issues, and how accessible and responsive that member is to Farm Bureau members and leaders. In addition, the state Farm Bureau lists any other specific reasons why that member should receive this award.
