U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - Republican

Amy France of Scott City, Kansas, didn’t always envision a career in agriculture.?? ? Today, she is Chair of the National Sorghum Producers and is the first woman to hold a leadership position on its board of directors.? ? Amy and her husband, Clint, are third-generation farmers working alongside their eldest son.? ? She is a tireless advocate for the industry while being fully entrenched in both on-farm operations and off-farm roles. Over the past 15 years, she has served agriculture in numerous county to national capacities.? ? Amy testified at the Senate Ag Committee’s “Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1”?hearing in February. We are grateful for her testimony and her devoted work to share the stories of sorghum producers.? ? Thank you Senator Marshall for sharing Amy’s story. #WomenInAg #WomensHistoryMonth

Chairman John Boozman visited with North American Blueberry Council members during their visit to Washington. Its diverse membership includes individuals from many nations who support the blueberry industry in a variety of roles. We appreciate their advocacy for #farmbill trade and research programs and other issues impacting agriculture.

Rachel Zumbach is a passionate advocate for agriculture, marketing and rural communities. She and her fiancé, Matt Manternach, run a cow-calf operation near Monticello, Iowa, continuing the strong farming traditions of their families. Rachel has dedicated her career to supporting and promoting agriculture. She is the Chief Marketing Officer of Farm4Profit, a digital media and marketing company that helps farmers and agribusinesses connect with their audiences through innovative content and strategy. She uses this experience to bridge the gap between farmers and the industry, ensuring their voices are heard. She is also a strong advocate for rural communities and women in agriculture, encouraging more women to take on leadership roles in the industry. Rachel remains actively involved in the ag community, serving as president of the Jones County Corn Growers and a member of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Jones County Beef Producers. She has also held leadership roles in Young Professionals in Ag, was part of the 2024 Iowa Cattlemen’s Leadership Program cohort and currently serves on the board for the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. Rachel’s first-hand perspectives of production agriculture make her an effective communicator for the industry and we appreciate her work to amplify the voices of farm country. Thank you Senator Grassley for sharing Rachel’s story. #WomenInAg #WomensHistoryMonth

Janet Parker is?a Mississippi cattlewoman and industry leader who?owns and operates?Parker Livestock with her husband Ted and two sons, Gent and Carl.?This?southern?Mississippi?stocker and backgrounder operation includes seven farms and a buying station.??? ? Janet’s involvement with the ag industry?extends beyond?her family’s business. She also?serves?on the?Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board and the Mississippi Beef Council Board of Directors?and?has held?leadership positions with?Mississippi Cattleman's Association, Covington County Farm Bureau, and the Mississippi Beef Checkoff.? ? Janet’s extensive experience in?the production cattle industry is a testament to her?passion for agriculture and the beef supply chain. We are grateful for her leadership and commitment to?advocating for?the industry.? ? Thank you Senator Hyde-Smith for highlighting a fantastic #WomanInAg. ?? ? #WomensHistoryMonth

Today is #NationalAgDay. We’re proud of the men and women who tirelessly work to provide us with the safest, most affordable and most abundant supply of food in the world. In celebration of the achievements of our farm families, we’re highlighting some Arkansas producers who?view the industry as a way of life rather than a job. Learn what ag means to these Arkansas Farm Bureau members. #AgDay25

Laura Boroughs Haffner joins her husband Ryan as fourth generation grain producers on their farm in northwest Kansas. The couple also own and operate High Plains Harvesting, a custom harvesting crew that travels from Texas to the Canadian border harvesting wheat and other grains. For 10 seasons, Laura has documented this work in All Aboard Wheat Harvest, a blog produced by the High Plains Journal. She also serves as an adjunct instructor in the agriculture department at Fort Hays State University. Laura appreciated the support she had from positive role models growing up and aims to pay that forward in the lives of the next generation of ag enthusiasts. She serves as a local 4-H leader and has coached youth sports. She is on the board of directors at Kansas Farm Bureau and leads the Women's Leadership Committee where the focus is promoting strong mental health in rural communities. She is also passionate about raising awareness of the needs of agriculture. As an ag advocate, she has traveled to our nation’s capital to speak to a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the crucial need for improving ag workforce policy. Laura is dedicated to the industry, and we are proud to celebrate her during #WomensHistoryMonth. Thank you Senator Moran for sharing Laura’s story.

Annie Dee is an industry leader and a soybean, corn and timber farmer in west central Alabama who is heavily involved in numerous facets of agriculture. She is president and part owner at Dee River Ranch, a 10,000 acre diversified family farm. In addition to growing commodities and harvesting pine and hardwoods, the farm also contributes to industry innovation by partnering with universities to foster ag developments through research. ? When she’s not on the farm, Annie is a voice for?the industry and an advocate for her community. Her industry involvement includes affiliations and board service with Alabama Soybean and Corn Association, the Pickens County Farmers Federation, the Advisory Board for the Soybean Innovation Lab, and the USDA Cover Crop Advisory Board. ? In addition to numerous leadership positions she is also involved with the West Alabama Food Bank which provides hunger relief aid. ? Annie’s passion for furthering ag advancements and dedication to the industry is clear. We are grateful for her efforts to support farmers and forest landowners as well as the consumers they provide for. ? Thank you Senator Tuberville for sharing an outstanding #WomanInAg with us. #WomenInAg #WomensHistoryMonth

The Senate Agriculture Committee is hosting a series of hearings with farmers, ranchers and rural stakeholders to highlight the dynamics they are facing in today’s agricultural economy. Chairman John Boozman talked with 40/29 News about the importance of this input on a new #farmbill and previewed today’s hearing about the impact strong risk management tools and access to credit has on producers and rural businesses. ??? The hearing begins at 2:30. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e82Mzb5

Laura Wilson is a fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from South Central Nebraska who provides a unique perspective of the ag industry. You may recognize her from social media where she educates consumers by documenting daily life on her farm. Additionally, she collaborates with other ag operations across the globe to highlight the tireless work of the agricultural community. Laura bridges the gap between producers and consumers while inspiring curiosity about the industry through her content. She demonstrates an eagerness to learn more about different sectors of the industry beyond row crops, such as end product production, ag input supply and manufacturing and equipment. Showing the realities of farming is an increasingly important task today. We appreciate Laura’s dedication to advocating for agriculture by sharing her farming story. Thank you Senator Fischer for highlighting a phenomenal voice of the ag community.

Central Iowan cattlewomen Lauren and Leah Mosher are a dynamic sister duo who have devoted their lives to agriculture. They grew up working in the industry on their family’s cattle and row crop operation, Mosher Angus Farm. As fifth-generation producers, Lauren and Leah pursued agriculture majors at Iowa State University. Lauren majored in agricultural communications and Leah in agriculture and rural policy studies. Throughout college, they both remained active in the family business— which included personally managing their own herds and taking on ownership opportunities. Today Lauren works in the Animal Industry Division at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship while also farming full-time with her family and in-laws in central and southeast Iowa. Leah also works at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and farms full-time with her family. She was recently accepted into the Iowa Cattlemen’s Leadership Program with the Iowa Cattlemen's Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council. She is excited for the opportunities ahead. Their dedication to the Angus breed and continuing their family’s legacy is evident—both sisters continue to run their own cow herds while balancing their ag careers. They firmly believe that to be active in the cattle business, it’s important to show up and be a leader when needed. Thank you Senator Joni Ernst for highlighting these fantastic #WomenInAg. #WomensHistoryMonth