Tom Rooney Honored by American Farm Bureau

The American Farm Bureau presented U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney with its Friend of Agriculture Award at a meeting this week in Wauchula.

Congressman Rooney has worked tirelessly on behalf of farmers, ranchers and growers not just in Florida, but across the country, said John Hoblick, the president of Florida Farm Bureau. He was a driving force behind a new federal effort to combat citrus greening disease, which threatens to wipe out Floridas citrus industry. He has been a leading voice to protect Florida agriculture from costly, unnecessary regulation. Congressman Rooney has truly been a friend to Floridas agriculture community, and were proud to present him with this award.

The farmers, ranchers and growers are the lifeblood not just of Floridas heartland, but of our nation, Rooney said. They produce citrus, beef, dairy, vegetables and everything in between and if they dont farm, we dont eat. Im honored to represent Floridas farmers in Washington, and will keep working to make sure they can continue to provide us with a safe, affordable and abundant food supply.