Agriculture
"The Eighth Congressional District is the largest agricultural district in Tennessee. Farmers are the backbone of our local economy and employ thousands of Tennesseans. As your voice in Washington, I will always be a strong advocate for our farmers and producers." – Congressman David Kustoff
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to designate March 19, 2024, as "National Agriculture Day." Led by Reps. Mark Alford (R-MO) and Jim Costa (D-CA), this resolution celebrates the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) led 16 of his colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee in sending a
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and his Republican colleagues to introduce H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. This legislation requires the Biden Administration to stop using regulatory barriers to limit agriculture production and to provide immediate relief to farmers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced $11,755,000 in grants and loans from The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Facilities Program. This funding will go towards rural development in the City of Trenton, Town of Alamo, and City of Covington.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) joined Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) in introducing the PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a $500,000 loan and $150,000 grant for Obion County to construct an airplane hangar, a $18,300,000 loan for Crockett County to expand and renovate the Crockett County Middle and High School, and a $4,000,000 loan for the Town of Somerville to construct a fire station and renovate the existing law enforcement station. This funding is part of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $153 million investment to build and improve critical community facilities across our nation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) announced that agricultural businesses are now eligible for the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). This portal reopened today as a result of funding authorized by Congress through the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The legislation provided additional funding for farmers and ranchers and certain other agricultural businesses affected by the Coronavirus.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) led a member meeting at the United States Department of Agriculture with Secretary Sonny Perdue. They discussed how the Chinese tariffs have hurt America's hardwood lumber industry.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) investment in distance learning and telemedicine projects in the state of Tennessee, specifically, the $497,252 for the Dyer County Board of Education. The Rural Development investment will enable the Dyer County Board of Education to implement a Distance Learning program that will expand educational offerings in three rural school districts in Dyer, Lake and Weakley counties in Tennessee.