Focused on Farms

Congressman Smith Leads Charge to Defend Property Owners from Overreaching Waters of the United States Rule

May 27, 2015

Today, Congressman Jason Smith voiced his continued opposition to the Obama administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS), which was finalized today. This rule could potentially allow the EPA to redefine “navigable waterway” and regulate nearly every area of the ground that gets wet or has flow during rainfall. This could include ponds, puddles, temporary or small wetlands, irrigation ditches or similar collections of water, and it would be especially detrimental to rural Americans. “The adm... READ MORE

Congressman Jason Smith Celebrates Right to Farm Victory

August 6, 2014

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Today, Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO) celebrated the passage of Amendment 1, the Right to Farm. Before his election to the United States House of Representatives in June 2013, Smith was the original sponsor of the Right to Farm legislation in the Missouri General Assembly. ""I couldn't be happier with the success of the Right to Farm Amendment. Missouri farmers now have protection from outside interest groups written into our state constitution,” said Smith. “When I proposed... READ MORE

Congressman Jason Smith Announces Farm Tour

August 15, 2013

Today, Thursday, August 15, 2013, Congressman Jason Smith announced the schedule for his Farm Tour. The Farm Tour will start on Monday, August 19 and will run through Friday, August 23. “Agriculture is the number one industry in our Eighth Congressional District and it is essential to the health of our rural economy. Our district is also one of the most diverse agriculture districts in the country growing everything except sugar and citrus fruits. During the weeklong tour I will be in 11 counti... READ MORE