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Hartzler Welcomes ERS, NIFA Move to the Heartland

Statement

Date: June 13, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Agriculture and Food Economy and Fiscal

Today Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) made the following statement in response to the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that it would be relocating its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to the Kansas City region.

"Today's decision is a testament to the wonderful attributes of the Heartland and reflects the hard work of our local Congressional representatives and members of the Kansas City community who did an excellent job highlighting the benefits of relocating these jobs to our area," said Hartzler, a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee. "Housing these important agencies in the Heartland will locate them closer to stakeholders, and Kansas City has a low cost of living and a highly qualified workforce. The region is well suited for this honor. We are elated to hear that Kansas City was selected as the new home for ERS and NIFA."


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