Tuberville, Moore Appointed To Ag Committees
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, was chosen to serve on the House Ag Committee, where he will be a voice on Capitol Hill for farmers like Heath Wesley of Pike County, left.
By Jeff Helms he Alabama Farmers Federation T commended the appointment of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and U.S.
Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, to their respective Congressional agriculture committees. Federation President Jimmy Parnell thanked the freshmen lawmakers for seeking an opportunity to represent Alabama farmers in Congress. “On the campaign trail, Sen. Tuberville met with farmers in their fields and pastures,” Parnell said. “He looked them in the eye and said, ‘I want to be your champion in D.C.’ We are proud to have been among Sen. Tuberville’s early supporters and are confident he will serve our members and the state well in the Senate.” Parnell said Moore brings firsthand farm experience to the House Agriculture Committee. “Having grown up on a family farm in Coffee County, Congressman Moore has a strong appreciation for the job Alabama farmers do every day,” Parnell said. “He earned a degree in agricultural
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science from Auburn University and was a friend of farmers while serving in the Alabama Legislature. We are confident Congressman Moore will be an advocate for Alabama agriculture and the 2nd Congressional District as a member of the Ag Committee.” Agriculture in the 2nd Congressional District accounts for 96,295 jobs and $3.7 billion in annual wages, according to FeedingtheEconomy.com. The website puts Alabama’s total farm- and food-related employment at 638,123 jobs with wages of $25.65 billion annually. “From soybeans to catfish and poultry to peanuts, Alabama is home to some of the most productive and innovative farmers, producers and foresters our country has to offer,” Tuberville said. “It is an honor to represent Alabama agriculture and our rural communities on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Now more than ever, our farmers, foresters and producers need certainty, stability and for our economy to reopen so they can continue to feed, clothe and fuel America. Our
rural communities in Alabama need broadband connectivity to ensure our rural health centers, schools, businesses and family farms can stay competitive and connected in today’s world. “As we look toward the next Farm Bill, the coming years will be critical to lay the foundation for key initiatives including rural development and broadband, trade and forestry programs to benefit Alabama’s farmers both today and in the future,” Tuberville added. “I am thankful to have a seat at the table on a committee that is so important to folks back home, and Alabama’s rural communities can rest assured I’ll be a strong voice for them in Washington.” Tuberville also was named to the Senate Armed Services; Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP); and Veterans’ Affairs committees. Moore, who also was selected to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, said he’s looking forward to serving on committees whose actions will impact farmers and military families of the district. “I’m excited and eager to serve on these two committees to guarantee that the voices of Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District will be heard in Washington,” Moore said. “Growing up on a farm, I not only learned the value of hard work but the great sacrifices our farmers make to put food on our tables and clothes on our backs. Agriculture plays a critical role in Alabama, and I’m looking forward to serving as a voice for our agricultural producers on the House Agriculture Committee. “As a veteran, I understand the severity of ensuring that every American who served this great country in our military receives the crucial benefits and services they deserve,” continued Moore, who served in the Army National Guard. “After they selflessly fought to defend our country, I vow to fight for their needs and to make sure they receive quality care. Let’s get to work.” The Federation’s political action committee, FarmPAC, endorsed Tuberville and Moore in the November general election. March/Spring 2021
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