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BGR is a trusted resource for agricultural producers and crop protection firms that recognize agriculture as a pillar of American economic development. As a leading sector for American exports, the agriculture economy affects the lives of all Americans. Congress has jurisdiction over a wide number of relevant issues impacting this sector, including: food supply, bioterrorism, homeland security, federal nutritional assistance programs, farmland conservation, forest management, trade, environmental stewardship, hazardous materials transport, biotechnology, rail service, and crop protection resource regulation. Government can also hinder growth due to overly complex environmental regulations and the slow review of proposed mergers. BGR’s assistance for its agricultural clients focuses on nurturing relationships within relevant congressional committees and members with agricultural constituencies as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Foreign Agriculture Service; Farm Services Agency; the Department of Labor; Department of Transportation; Surface Transportation Board; other federal agencies; and non-governmental organizations such as the American Farm Bureau and commodities growers.
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