View the Presidential Candidates' Positions on Agricultural Issues
Published
9/23/2016
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has begun posting responses from the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees on a range of issues that concern farmers and ranchers the most. AFBF asked Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump the same questions.
Both candidates explained their positions on biotechnology, trade, immigration reform, regulatory reform, food safety and more.
The candidates’ responses have been posted on:
- The farm bill, biotechnology, food safety
- The Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Endangered Species Act
- Regulatory Reform
Additional responses will be posted on FBNews in the following order:
- Sept. 27 - Immigration
- Sept. 28 - International Trade and TPP
- Sept. 29 - Energy
- Sept. 30 - Full List of Issues
While AFBF cannot endorse or support a political candidate, the organization is providing the candidates’ positions to inform Farm Bureau members and others.
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