In last year's session, Congress passed some big ticket legislation that acknowledged this contribution. For example, while the farm economy continues to get clobbered, farmers never stop producing life-sustaining food. But because the local co-op wasn't giving away fuel and John Deere wasn't delivering free tractors, farmers needed some help. Emergency relief worth hundreds of million of dollars has been made available to North Dakota farmers.
Water makes for life, human and economic.
Of particular importance to our region was DWRA's inclusion of funding for a Northwest Area Water System expansion that will bring drinkable water to so many rural communities and farms. While not a complete solution to the rural health care crisis we are facing, the money will make a real difference to rural health care providers. In addition, funding was provided for a new cruise missile designed specifically for the B-52. Rather, it's our slice of American prosperity that we helped create. Reader contributions are welcome.