Nebraska Ag Trade: 14-State Agricultural Trade Tour to Launch in Nebraska with Rep. Adrian Smith on Friday
Dorchester, NE - Farmers for Free Trade will kick off its "Motorcade for Trade" harvest listening tour on, September 5th at Farmers Cooperative in Dorchester, Nebraska, joined by Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ag Trade Caucus and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade. The event will feature the release of new Nebraska-specific data on agricultural trade's impact on the state's economy and launch a 2,500-mile, 14-state tour designed to amplify farmer voices calling for open markets and reduced trade barriers during this critical trade policy moment.
WHAT: Motorcade for Trade Kickoff Event Stand-up event launching Farmers for Free Trade's 14-state "Motorcade for Trade" harvest listening tour
WHEN: Friday, September 5th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
WHERE: Farmers Cooperative 208 W Depot St, Dorchester, NE 68343
WHO:
- Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ag Trade Caucus and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade
- Kelly Brunkhorst, Nebraska Corn Growers Association
- Allan Zumpfe, Farmers Cooperative, Dorchester, NE
- Brian Kuehl, Executive Director, Farmers for Free Trade
BACKGROUND: Rep. Smith represents Nebraska's 3rd Congressional district and serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Ag Trade Caucus and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, making him a key voice on agricultural trade policy in Congress.
DATA RELEASE: New Nebraska-specific data will be released highlighting the critical importance of agricultural trade to the state's economy, including:
-Agricultural market analysis
-Impact of tariffs on Nebraska farmers
-Opportunities for opening new markets
CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW: The "Motorcade for Trade" is a 14-state tour across America's agricultural heartland designed to amplify farmer voices calling for open markets and reduced trade barriers. The campaign responds to mounting challenges facing American farmers and the opportunities that trade provides, with American agriculture generating $176 billion in annual exports and supporting more than one million jobs.
The tour features a wrapped RV that will travel over 2,500 miles throughout harvest season, hosting listening sessions with members of Congress and making stops at agricultural equipment manufacturers, export-dependent farms, state agricultural associations, and agricultural fairs. The campaign will conclude with a major event in Washington, D.C. in early November.