2024 U.S. Senate candidates are informed by local farmers about the 2023 Farm Bill

YUMA, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – US Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) hopes to meet the needs of Yuma’s farmers and gain bipartisan support for the 2023 Farm Bill .

Gallego, who represents Arizona’s Third District and is a Democrat, is also contesting the Yuma County Senate ballot, having announced her 2024 candidacy in January.

“This may be a traditionally red county, they deserve representation, but they deserve representation, they deserve someone fighting California and we’ll do it for them. intend to.

Local farming leaders shared their hopes for the 2023 Farm Bill, which Congress intends to pass every five years to address farming issues.

“Food security is national security, and good farm bills ensure food security,” Gallego said.

Locals have raised issues ranging from liability insurance to federal drought mitigation plans.

Gowan Company’s Adam Pilkington says these discussions will ensure Yuma’s interests are included in the bill.

“It’s absolutely critical to talk about it relatively now and move that conversation forward before it’s too late,” says Pilkington.

Gallego said the 2023 Farm Bill could be voted on this fall.