Walberg and USDA Deputy Secretary Vaden Visit Weir and Leitz Farms

Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) welcomed Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden to Michigan's 5th Congressional District. They began the day at Weir Farms in Horton meeting with local farmers from five different counties in Michigan to discuss the Administration's priorities and explore ways to continue to support hardworking farmers. They specifically focused on the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts and this year's Farm Bill, which have strengthened risk management tools, protected family farms from the increased death tax, expanded access to markets, and cut taxes for farmers. Congressman Walberg and Deputy Secretary Vaden then travelled to Leitz Farms in Sodus to tour the farm and learn more about their operations.

"I was honored to join Deputy Secretary Vaden today in meeting with farmers across Michigan's 5th District to discuss how we can provide them with the necessary tools to maintain the world's safest and most abundant food supply," said Rep. Walberg. "Farmers work tirelessly every day, and policies like those included in the Working Families Tax Cuts and this year's Farm Bill will support their efforts to put affordable food on the tables of hardworking Michigan families."

You can view pictures and videos from the event here and here.