Senator Baldwin receives "Friend of Farm Bureau" award

By Blake Jackson

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has honored with the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), recognizing her ongoing commitment to supporting Wisconsin’s farmers and rural communities. She received the award during a visit to Messerschmidt Farms in Fall Creek, Wisconsin.

“Wisconsin farmers are the backbone of our state’s economy and the fabric of our rural communities, and it’s my job to hear their concerns and fight for them in Washington,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’m honored to be named a ‘Friend of Farm Bureau,’ and look forward to continuing to fight in Washington to give Wisconsin farmers and rural communities the tools they need to succeed for generations to come.”

"The Wisconsin Farm Bureau supports Senator Tammy Baldwin for her continued dedication to Wisconsin's agricultural community,” said Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson. “Senator Baldwin has led efforts to enforce FDA labeling standards through the Dairy Pride Act and increased funding in Wisconsin businesses through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, which has directed almost $40 million to help Wisconsin dairy businesses. Her leadership on key legislation like the Meat Business Innovation Act and the Farmland Security Act reflects her commitment to the future of our farmers and rural communities.

The AFBF's "Friend of Farm Bureau" award is given to members of Congress who have shown strong support for agricultural policies and are nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus.

The AFBF Board of Directors then approves the nominations. Senator Baldwin’s recognition is based on her advocacy for legislation that benefits Wisconsin's farm families and the agricultural economy.

Some of the key bills Baldwin has championed include the Farmland Security Act, which increases transparency around foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, and the Protecting Future Farmland Act, aimed at ensuring that rural energy projects protect valuable farmland.

Baldwin also introduced the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which has reauthorized and strengthened programs that help dairy farmers expand their markets and develop new products.

Baldwin Meat Business Innovation Act, modeled after her work with dairy, aims to boost the meat processing sector. Baldwin has also been a leader in the DAIRY PRIDE Act, pushing for accurate labeling of non-dairy products.

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