Southwest Oklahoma Farmers and Rancher

Southwest Ledger photo by Chris Martin Among those listening to the USDA’s Jeff Davis answer a question during a recent meeting in Elgin are, front row, from left, state Sen. Chris Kidd of Addington; state Rep. Trey Caldwell of Lawton; Scott Chance, field representative for Oklahoma Con- gressman Tom Cole; and John Magness, an Elgin farmer/rancher and school teacher; and in the second row, Robert Payne of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

Southwest Ledger photo by Chris Martin Among those listening to the USDA’s Jeff Davis answer a question during a recent meeting in Elgin are, front row, from left, state Sen. Chris Kidd of Addington; state Rep. Trey Caldwell of Lawton; Scott Chance, field representative for Oklahoma Con- gressman Tom Cole; and John Magness, an Elgin farmer/rancher and school teacher; and in the second row, Robert Payne of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

Farmers comment on USDA red tape

News Staff
Monday, November 18, 2019
ELGIN – Southwest Oklahoma farmers and ranchers recently vented their frustrations with the U.S. Department of Agriculture bureaucracy, and representatives of the agency explained some of the requirements by which they must function. It was a cordial exchange of opinions and specifics.
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