Posted 2/21/2024, 6:48:00 PM
Rep. Massie Honored for Efforts to Reform Commodity Checkoff Programs, Support Independent Farmers
- Rep. Thomas Massie honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups for efforts to reform USDA commodity checkoff programs
- Massie led House amendment to temporarily halt funding for corrupt checkoff programs, cosponsored OFF Act to bring reform
- Massie sponsors PRIME Act to exempt custom meat facilities from burdensome regulations for local distribution
- Award presented by Organization for Competitive Markets and Competitive Markets Action
- Groups advocate checkoff reform be included in next Farm Bill to support independent farmers against multinational conglomerates