Final Draft. Volume 1 Issue 2 October 2022

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
ADVOCACY AT WORK
Dorchester Farm Bureau President Valarie Brinsfield and Legislative District 6 Director
Mary Lou Brown attended The American Farm Bureau County Presidents Summit in
Washington, DC on September 20th and 21st. The American Farm Bureau briefed
attendees on the 2023 Farm Bill and other important farm legislation. They also met with
U.S. Representative Andy Harris and were able to express their concerns on a local level.
On the second day of the summit, they attended a breakfast at the Capitol while listening to
Senators Cardin and Van Holland. Topics discussed were Estate Taxes, Broadband,
Diesel and input costs, and Agriculture Education in Dorchester County.
“Part of the strength of Farm Bureau is having
many capable leaders and advocates to ensure
all the bases are covered when it comes to
advocating on behalf of farmers and ranchers.
Congressman Andy Harris (District 1) was one of five members of Maryland’s
congressional delegation that was named “Friend of Farm Bureau”, by the
American Farm Bureau Federation. Maryland Farm Bureau President Wayne
Stafford, stated “We are very fortunate to have elected officials in Washington,
D.C., who understand and appreciate the important role agriculture plays in
our nation.”