In celebration of National Agriculture Day, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) visited Tractor Supply in Eureka, Flickner Innovation Farm in Moundridge, and Cargill Innovation Center in Wichita. After touring the locations and discussing agricultural issues with staff, researchers, and farmers, Senator Marshall issued the following statement:

“National Agriculture Day serves as a platform to recognize the amazing contributions of our farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to keep America supplied with nutritious food and critically important resources like biofuels,” said Senator Marshall. “The United States has the safest, most affordable, and most available real food supply on earth — and it’s not even close. I will always fight to advance Kansas’ agricultural priorities, support our farmers and ranchers, and strengthen our food supply.”

At Tractor Supply in Eureka, Senator Marshall met with staff to discuss initiatives such as expanding rural broadband access. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S.

During his visit to Flickner Innovation Farm, discussions covered new irrigation technologies, the NASA Farm Innovation Ambassador Team program, and research on fertilizer application, lime use, and groundwater nitrate levels. Flickner Innovation Farm is dedicated to improving soil health, water conservation, and sustainable farming practices through innovative agricultural technologies.

At the Cargill Innovation Center in Wichita, Senator Marshall toured the 75,000-square-foot facility, where he learned about food safety innovations, product consistency testing, and the center’s global food industry support. Cargill, a global agribusiness founded in 1865, offers food, agricultural, and industrial products and services worldwide.