Max Armstrong looks at the opportunity for farmers to reach out to lawmakers to share the importance of the farm bill. The American Farm Bureau Federation notes that it's important for farmers to connect with House members ahead of an upcoming vote later in June. The key word: farmers need to have contact with their legislators.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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