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Pence: Agriculture is the essence of America

 

President Donald Trump has declared today National Agriculture Day to honor American farmers and ranchers.

Vice President Mike Pence presented the proclamation at USDA this morning saying agriculture is the essence of America. “I’m not just here to say thanks on this National Ag Day, I’m here today on President Trump’s behalf to assure all of you that we’re going to continue fighting every single day for the prosperity and opportunity and future of American agriculture.”  The former Indiana governor sported his FFA tie for the event.

Pence highlighted the work of the administration to including tax reform, infrastructure, and repealing regulations like the Waters of the U.S. rule.  He said the administration is working on new and better deals to open markets for ag exports.  “We made a deal for the first time in over a decade to sell American beef to China, and we reopened Vietnam to distillers and dried grains, and we’re just getting started. We’re going to open up the world to American agricultural goods.”

Pence did not say anything about renewable fuels.

AUDIO: Vice President Mike Pence at National Ag Day celebration