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New President – New Farm Policies

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Friday, November 7, 2008   

Des Moines, IA – When the new administration takes over, expect some big changes in farm policy, according to one of Barack Obama's advisors, Gary Lamb, former president of the Iowa Farmers Union.

Lamb expects the most sweeping changes will be in U.S. trade policy, and that those changes will benefit Iowa producers. He says the first order, though, is choosing the secretary of agriculture. He predicts it will be someone who knows what it's like to be a farmer, rather than someone who has expertise in the grain trade, like so many in the past.

"I think President-elect Obama is going name a secretary who understands the vulnerability and the weakness of producers themselves."

It’s not just farmers who will notice a difference in policies, according to Lamb. He says shoppers at the supermarket will see benefits because of a stronger emphasis on renewable energy sources such as wind, ethanol and biofuels.

"I think Obama’s plan of developing an emphasis on alternate energy and becoming less dependent on foreign oil is going to affect consumers buying groceries. I would like to think we’re going to see a decline in food prices that have been affected by high diesel fuel and transportation costs."

The Farmers Union supports country of origin labeling that will also be implemented so consumers will know exactly where their food comes from.



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