Whether you're a farmer, livestock producer, processor or retailer, you are a crucial player in the production of food we eat. No one knows better the value and pride we take in creating the safest food supply in the world - but you wouldn't know it from what we read and hear.

We know the struggles of being dependent on foreign oil - shortages, high prices. Imagine the terror of dependency if we allow food production to leave our nation. Keeping food production in the United States starts with making sure our neighbors know that there are people providing them with the food and fiber needed to sustain a healthy life.

It is time to balance the scale with common sense ideas, based on sound science. The exciting part is no is more qualified to do this than you! Use the website as a resource and get involved in helping secure our future in food production.