A policy of parity prices, fair trade, and humanitarian aid should be established by our country and promoted around the world. We support the following guidelines for a farm policy to enhance agriculture and communities.
- Farmer owned reserve (market-driven inventory system)
- Safety net – affordable crop insurance, permanent disaster program
- Farm program payment limits
- Supply management
- Conservation programs and stewardship
- Renewable energy
- Food and nutrition programs
- Public funded research
- Community development
- Country of Origin Labeling
- Fair and competitive markets
- Enhance transportation infrastructure
- Accessible and affordable agricultural credit
- Full funding of farm and conservation programs
- GMO liability and oversight
- Beginning farmer rancher program & minority program
- Sustainable agricultural water use