The National Cotton Council (NCC) welcomes Representative David Scott’s (D-GA) selection as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the 117th Congress.
NCC Chairman Kent Fountain, a Georgia producer and ginner, said, “David Scott has an intimate knowledge of production agriculture and the challenges faced by today’s farmers to continue providing safe, affordable and abundant food and fiber for our great nation. His lengthy service on the agriculture committee, including his valuable input on three farm bills, will serve him well in his new leadership role.”
The NCC also congratulated Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA) who was selected as the Committee’s ranking member.
Fountain noted that Thompson was instrumental in crafting the 2018 farm bill, and his multiple years of experience on the agriculture committee should prove beneficial when the next farm bill is developed.
“The U.S. cotton industry believes that both of these Congressmen will work to put strong farm policy and programs in place that will help cotton producers remain competitive and our rural economy to thrive,” Fountain said.
Based on information provided by the National Cotton Council
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