Positions and Views of Mark Pryor
on Food & Agriculture
| Currently Elected U.S. Senate, Arkansas |
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| Food & Agriculture |
Positions and Views |
| Agriculture, a General Statement |
Agriculture plays a defining role in our economy, and I realize the importance of making investments in agriculture as well as a commitment to farmers. First and foremost, we must strive to preserve the family farm. Too many children of farmers opt to pursue other professions; we must provide the necessary resources to nurture future agricultural leaders. This includes investments in education and providing younger generations with the opportunity to start up new farms or operate inherited farms.
To make sure younger producers have the opportunity to farm on the same land passed down for generations, I support updating and modernizing our tax laws to shield small business owners and family farmers from the estate tax.
We must strengthen our farms through programs and strong legislation that benefit our state's producers. I will work toward sustaining a sound farm policy that includes a safety net and offers assistance to farmers during times of low prices and low yields. It should buffer our farm economy in difficult times and allow family farms to stay in business.
After countless hours spent talking with farmers, I recognize the immeasurable benefits that increased market access would provide for Arkansans. We need to eliminate barriers that prevent Arkansans from selling farm products abroad.
As your Senator, I will continue the fight to revitalize rural America and serve as a strong voice for producers.
Source: pryor.senate.gov/issues/agriculture.cfm (04/21/2008) |
| Farm Subsidies |
Agriculture plays a defining role in our economy, and I realize the importance of making investments in agriculture as well as a commitment to farmers. First and foremost, we must strive to preserve the family farm. Too many children of farmers opt to pursue other professions; we must provide the necessary resources to nurture future agricultural leaders.
We must strengthen our farms through programs and strong legislation that benefit our state's producers. I will work toward sustaining a sound farm policy that includes a safety net and offers assistance to farmers during times of low prices and low yields. It should buffer our farm economy in difficult times and allow family farms to stay in business.
Source: Candidate Website (10/04/2008) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Food, a General Statement |
| Agriculture Reforms |
| Genetically Engineered Food |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Protecting Food Safety |
| Country of Origin Labeling |
| Department of Agriculture |
| Family Farm |
| Farm Bill |
| Farmer Owned Biofuel Refineries |
| Farm Service Agency (FSA) Closings |
| Farm Crop Supports |
| Farm Corporation Subsidies |
| Other Farm Assistance |