Rep. DesJarlais fights for farmers in Congress

The House Agriculture Committee held its first hearing of the 115th Congress to investigate “The Rural Economic Outlook,” in order to develop solutions in the next major farm bill to falling commodity prices, which could force a wave of farm closures across the country. Rep. DesJarlais focused on improving trade policy, a particular concern for Tennessee ranchers in his Fourth District, who require access to foreign markets to grow their businesses.