WASHINGTON — Clay County Farm Bureau member Tyler Davies visited with Florida’s congressional delegation earlier this month to discuss various federal policies that affect farmers and ranchers. The visit included a series of conversations on trade and tariffs, tax cuts and priorities for the Farm Bill.

Florida Farm Bureau as the Field to the Hill Tri organized meetings at the Capitol that created opportunities for farmers and ranchers to hold informal talks with elected officials. The visitors also engaged in a series of discussions with executive agency officials.

This volunteer initiative exemplifies Florida Farm Bureau’s national tradition of citizen participation in representative government.

“Our Farm Bureau member, Tyler, presented responsible policy suggestions on behalf of farm families in our state,” said Clay Farm Bureau President Gayward Hendry. “I appreciate his willingness to make an effort to travel to Washington, D.C., and represent our county's agricultural interest.

“I also want to thank our Congressional delegation for the hospitable welcome he received while he was in Washington. Tyler reported that he had positive sessions with our national policymakers. I know they will keep our perspectives in mind as they consider policies that impact farm families in Florida.”