MAHA and Agriculture
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. A new report from the White House appointed Make America Healthy Again Commission is causing concern among farmers and ranchers.
Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the report covers several key issues relevant to agriculture …
KIEFFER … “There are four sections of the report that talk about processed foods, chemicals in the environment, childhood behavior, and medication. But throughout the report, there are positive things said about farmers, but some concerning comments made about the tools farmers use.”
Kieffer says the report is often contradictory, criticizing farming practices while claiming farmers are ‘partners.’ …
KIEFFER … “And then attempts to celebrate the farmers and the critical role that farmers play in producing safe food, not only for the U.S. and the world, which they acknowledge in the report. The report identifies farmers as critical partners, but yet, despite several requests to be included in the development of the report, farmers were not invited.”
Kieffer says farmers and ranchers are committed to improving the health outcomes of Americans …
KIEFFER … “We're dedicated to the continuous improvement. That's how American agriculture is as efficient, productive and safe as it is today, because we're grounded by sound science and technological advances. We've got the greatest, most abundant, and safest food system.”
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