Ciscomani Visits Pacheco Farm in Marana
Marana, AZ - On Thursday, October 10, 2024, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) visited Pacheco Farms in Marana to tour their facilities and discuss the importance of passing the Farm Bill alongside the Arizona Farm Bureau and the Arizona Cotton Growers Association.
“As one of Arizona's five “C’s”, cotton is critical to our local economy and a staple of our nation’s textile industry,” said Ciscomani. “It was a pleasure to visit the historic Pacheco Farm in Marana and speak with the Arizona Farm Bureau and Cotton Growers Association about the need to pass a Farm Bill that provides the agriculture industry with the proper tools and support they need.”
The Farm Bill is a legislative package that establishes the priorities and policies of the agriculture industry for a five-year period. Additionally, the Farm Bill’s nutrition programs provide critical nutrition assistance to millions of Americans. The current Farm Bill, which was passed in 2018 and reauthorized in 2023, will expire this year.
Background:
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On May 24, 2024, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) to reauthorize the Farm Bill.
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In September 2024, Ciscomani joined a majority of his House Republican colleagues in a letter urging House GOP leadership to prioritize passage of a Farm Bill that meets the needs.
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Ciscomani wrote a joint op-ed with Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse advocating for the critical need to pass a Farm Bill.
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