Mrvan Convenes Second Agriculture Advisory Council Meeting

Valparaiso, IN - Last week, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan convened the second meeting of his Agriculture Advisory Council for Indiana's First Congressional District.

The Agriculture Advisory Council convenes local leaders to discuss the challenges facing farmers' operations, businesses, and livelihoods in Northwest Indiana. The goal of the advisory council is to meet twice a year to discuss current issues, help guide the Congressman's legislative priorities, and ensure the voices of Indiana farmers are heard in Washington.

Congressman Mrvan spoke on the House floor yesterday to share what he heard. He stated that "our farmers are getting crushed," that "they need tariff relief, lower fuel costs, expanded markets, and action from Congress," and that "we must give our farmers the stability they need to keep feeding America."

Congressman Mrvan's full remarks on the House floor are available here, and the proceedings from the Agriculture Advisory Council meeting can be viewed here.

The Agriculture Advisory Council is composed of agricultural stakeholders from across Indiana's First Congressional District - including local farmers and leaders from the Indiana Beef Cattle Association, Indiana Corn Growers Association, Indiana Farm Bureau, Indiana Pork, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Lake County Farm Bureau, Lake County Purdue Extension, the Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, LaPorte County Farm Bureau, LaPorte County Purdue Extension, the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District, Porter County Farm Bureau, Porter County Purdue Extension, and the Porter County Soil and Water Conservation District.

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