Agriculture
Agriculture, Food Security, and Affordability
Food affordability begins on America's farms.
U.S. farmers face mounting financial pressures: rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, labor, and shipping; extreme weather and natural disasters that destroy crop yields; labor shortages that leave food unharvested; and regulatory burdens that drive up expenses. Every challenge facing farmers eventually shows up at the checkout counter. When farms struggle or close, consumers pay more—and families find it harder to put food on the table.
Every challenge facing farmers eventually shows up at the checkout counter.
Keeping Farmers in Business—and Food Produced in America
Republicans believe America should feed itself.
That means protecting farmers' ability to operate and keeping food production within the United States.
We can start by:
- Protecting farmland from being sold off due to excessive taxes or unnecessary regulations
- Limiting foreign ownership of U.S. farmland—especially by adversarial nations
- Reducing overlapping federal rules that raise costs without improving outcomes
Farmers prefer growing food over navigating paperwork. We need clear, consistent regulations and incentive-based conservation programs that support productive and profitable farming.
Supporting Labor, Stability, and Disaster Recovery
Agriculture depends on stability.
Farmers need:
- Reliable access to legal, temporary farm labor
- Fair and predictable crop insurance and disaster assistance
- Programs they can count on when weather or market disruptions occur
These tools give farmers the confidence to plan for the future, invest in their operations, and ensure American families have access to the food they need.
Food is where national security and affordability intersect.
Strengthening Domestic Supply Chains
Food security requires strong domestic infrastructure.
Republicans support policies that:
- Encourage U.S.-based processing facilities
- Improve rural roads and infrastructure to move food efficiently
- Expand domestic production of fertilizer, equipment, and other critical farm inputs
We cannot depend on foreign supply chains for essential food items. Supporting American farmers and inputs means stable grocery prices and strong rural communities.
Food Security Is National Security
Keeping food produced in America is not a talking point—it is a national priority.
It means:
- Cutting red tape
- Strengthening local agriculture
- Breaking up monopolistic practices that reduce competition
- Treating food security as essential to economic stability and national resilience
A thriving agriculture sector means lower grocery prices, stronger rural communities, and a more secure America.
Where I Stand
Farmers are facing rising costs, extreme weather, labor shortages, and farm closures. Families are struggling with higher grocery bills and food insecurity.
Meg Strickland supports: efficient food production in America, protecting farmland, limiting foreign ownership, reducing burdensome regulations, ensuring legal farm labor access, providing disaster support, strengthening domestic supply chains, and breaking up monopolies in food production.
American families deserve affordable food—and American farmers deserve policies that help them succeed.
A Government Families Can Trust Again
Meg Strickland's campaign is about restoring normalcy—a government that works, an economy families can rely on, and leadership we can trust. It means Congress provides systems that support Americans and reflects the values of responsibility, stability, and respect.
If you're ready for steady, common-sense leadership and a return to normal, Meg asks for your support. Together, we can change the tone and tactics of Congress—for our families and for the next generation.