Neb. Farm Bureau Names Deb Fischer 'Friend of Agriculture'

Press Release Provided By Nebraska Farm Bureau

LINCOLN, Neb. – Deb Fischer has been named a "Friend of Agriculture" by NFBF-PAC, Nebraska Farm Bureau's political action committee. Fischer is the Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. Senate.

"We are extremely excited to provide our support and backing to Deb Fischer as she seeks election to the U.S. Senate. She was the overwhelming choice of our members as we worked through our grassroots endorsement process," said Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson. "Our endorsement is based on numerous factors, but the one that stands above all is that Deb Fischer truly understands the needs of farmers and ranchers as she is the only candidate who has lived and worked in agriculture."

Fischer has a proven track record in working to meet the needs of agriculture and Nebraska's rural communities, said Nelson. "Her record of working for farmers, ranchers and Nebraska's rural interests in the Nebraska Legislature is unmatched. She's carried the torch on numerous issues of importance to Farm Bureau members and farmers and ranchers everywhere across our state. In doing so she has never backed away from difficult issues. She has been a strong voice for agriculture in working to provide property tax relief, helping managing our states water resources and leading the way to ensure Nebraska continues to have a strong roads infrastructure."

According to Nelson, Fischer will bring the type of work ethic, integrity, values and common sense traits that are so badly needed in Washington today. "As a life-long Nebraskan, with nearly 40 years of real-life agriculture experience, Deb understands the needs of farm and ranch families and she knows the challenges that face agriculture. Now more than ever we need to send someone to Washington who not only understands our needs but whose priority is protecting the interests of Nebraska's farm and ranch families."

In addition to understanding agriculture, Fischer embraces many of the core beliefs shared by most Nebraskans, Nelson said. "Her commitment to less government, providing tax relief, and having a strong economy as the basis for job creation are important to all Nebraskans."

Deb Fischer is a true friend of agriculture and we can think of no other person in Nebraska who is better suited and possesses the leadership skills necessary to be the voice for farm and ranch families in the U.S. Senate, said Nelson.

The Friend of Agriculture designation is given to selected candidates for public office based on their commitment to and positions on agricultural issues, qualifications and previous experience, communication abilities and their ability to represent the state.

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