America's flower farmers descend on Capitol Hill
"The atmosphere is Washington has changed. No matter what side of the aisle you’re on or how you feel about this administration, you can’t help but sense how different the environment is right now. Good or bad, it isn’t business as usual in Washington, D.C. In fact, we found ourselves in meetings talking with lawmakers about how to remedy the challenges our farms face that have never been on the table. It was pretty incredible to witness and to have so many farmers join our delegation to witness it for themselves."
"We had an outstanding group of farmers this year. Armed with their stories, experience and some key messages, the largest delegation we’ve ever had canvased Capitol Hill, meeting with lawmakers and the administration, and advocating for America’s flower-farming families."
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