Wisconsin's 8th District relies on agriculture to create jobs, grow the economy, and feed its citizens. I am committed to helping farmers and the agriculture industry in Northeast Wisconsin thrive. One of the most important piece of legislation that the 115th Congress will work on is reauthorizing the Farm Bill. I will work diligently with my colleagues to make sure this bill works for the men and women in our proud agriculture industry.

It is an honor to represent the hard working men and women who get up every day to help make Wisconsin America's Dairyland. Wisconsin is the second largest milk-producing state and is home to more dairy farms than any other in the nation. Wisconsin's roughly 9,500 family-owned dairy farms, totaling well over 1 million cows, produce roughly 14 percent of the U.S. milk supply each year. These farmers are the lifeblood of our communities and the fresh milk they produce supports many jobs in the agricultural and food manufacturing sectors of our state.

The dairy industry in Wisconsin and nationwide has faced significant struggles in recent years. Our current trade challenges with Canada are particularly acute in Wisconsin, a major manufacturer of ultrafiltered milk, and our producers continue to struggle with labor costs and challenges. Moreover, milk prices deteriorated significantly last year, causing dairy farmers added pain during an already challenging climate. We must address these issues to ensure our farmers are being treated fairly in trade and have a functioning farm safety net.