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Farm Bureau Grassroots Gear Up for Congressional Recess

By Zippy Duvall

Soon, members of Congress will head home to spend the August recess visiting with the people they represent. The House will recess on July 25, and the Senate will follow a little over a week later, on Aug. 4. Our lawmakers have had a busy summer, but there’s still important issues that need to be addressed when they return to Washington on Sept. 2. August recess is a prime time for Farm Bureau’s grassroots members to make their voices heard and share their stories.

Lawmakers need to hear directly from farmers and ranchers when they are home this recess. Whether you farm in a rural, suburban, or urban district, your community depends on the work you do every day to grow a safe and healthy food supply. Your work as a farmer helps to drive your local, state, and the national economy. It’s critical for lawmakers to hear how their decisions on Capitol Hill directly impact your ability to grow food, fiber and renewable fuel for your neighbors near and far.

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This peaceful morning at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina was transformed by smoke drifting south from the Canadian wildfires. As the rising sun filtered through the haze, the sky glowed in deep shades of red and orange, casting a surreal light over the blooming sunflower field. While the colors were breathtaking, they also served as a reminder of how connected our environment is. Smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away changed the appearance of a North Carolina sunrise, creating a rare and unforgettable moment in nature.

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