Congressman Adam Kinzinger Meets with Agriculture Advisory Committee

Press Release

Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) met with the Agriculture Advisory Committee Thursday evening at Ottawa City Hall to discuss policy issues which affect the agriculture community. The Congressman first formed this committee in 2013 as a proactive partnership to address agriculture issues on both the local and national level, and Thursday's meeting was the first of the new 114th Congress. Tax reform, domestic energy production, and infrastructure improvements were a few of the topics which were discussed at the meeting. Representatives from all 14 counties in the 16th district were present at the meeting.

"I am glad to host these meetings of the Agriculture Advisory Committee as our agriculture industry is a critical economic driver for the 16th Congressional District," said Kinzinger. "These meetings allow committee members from all across the district and I to discuss important issues facing our agriculture community, and provide the opportunity to share information regarding my efforts in Congress to help promote policies to ensure its continued vitality. I appreciate the invaluable input and guidance of this Committee as it helps me better represent the people of the 16th District."

Ryan Whitehouse, of the Illinois Farm Bureau and Agriculture Advisory member, was present for the meeting. "Illinois Farm Bureau appreciates that when Congressman Kinzinger is back in the district he makes it a point to meet with farmers from his district. His Ag Advisory Committee is vital to hearing the thoughts of farmers. It's a great opportunity to listen and then advocate for those issues back in Washington," said Whitehouse.

Emily Pratt, another member of the Agriculture Advisory Committee and a Crop Insurance Specialist at 1st Farm Credit Services, was also present for Thursday's meeting. "I found last night's meeting to be informative and encouraging," said Emily. "It is refreshing to share our comments and concerns in a room where all involved are working together to improve government policy for agriculture and the U.S. I always leave our meetings with the feeling that Congressman Kinzinger is listening to and understands the issues we face in agriculture."

At the end of the evening, the Will County Farm Bureau presented Congressman Kinzinger with their "Agriculture Support Award" for the work he has done to promote and protect Agriculture in the 16th District.

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