Senator Amy Klobuchar was chosen to serve as the ranking member on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senator Klobuchar has been a member of the Agriculture Committee since her first term in Congress, working to pass three Farm Bills and successfully leading bills that have strengthened the safety net for Minnesota farmers and ranchers, invested in conservation programs, and supported homegrown energy.
“When I first came to the Senate, my number-one request was to be on the Agriculture Committee. I wanted to work on behalf of Minnesota’s farmers, make sure Americans could feed their families, and boost our rural economy. From working across the aisle to strengthen our defenses against animal disease outbreaks to bolstering our ability to produce home-grown fuel and supporting conservation efforts, the work of the Agriculture Committee touches every aspect of our lives. I look forward to working with Chairman Boozman and Representatives Craig and G.T. Thompson to pass a strong farm bill.”
