Kip Tom on America First Policy Institute's 'Farmers First Agenda'

Farmers First Agenda Overview

• 🎯 The America First Policy Institute has launched a 'Farmers First Agenda' program to support American agriculture.
• 💡 The agenda focuses on reshaping government and reorienting priorities away from DEI, ESG, and climate agendas.
• 🚀 The goal is to empower agriculture to become a larger part of the U.S. GDP and ensure food security.

Reshoring Supply Chains and Job Creation

• ⛓️ A key objective is to reshore agricultural supply chains from foreign adversaries back to the United States.
• 📈 This initiative is expected to create jobs and opportunities in rural America.

Innovation and Agricultural Research

• 🔬 The institute advocates for right-sizing the USDA to ensure it provides necessary research.
• 💡 Emphasis is placed on the private sector's role in driving innovation in areas like new GMO crops and crop care chemistries.
• ⛽ The use of ethanol in transportation fuel is highlighted as a way to support agriculture and energy dominance.

Global Competition and Value Addition

• 🌍 Kip Tom notes that countries like Brazil are rapidly advancing in world markets.
• 🔑 To compete, the U.S. must focus on adding value to its agricultural products and ramping up innovation.

Accountability in Agricultural Research

• 🎓 While acknowledging the importance of private sector R&D, there's a call to hold universities accountable for their research output and delivery.
• 💰 The private sector is investing heavily in research and development, with some companies spending significant amounts daily.