SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON RURAL AMERICA, INCLUDING MINORITY AND LIMITED-RESOURCE FARMERS.

SEC. 165. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS ON RURAL AMERICA, INCLUDING MINORITY AND LIMITED-RESOURCE FARMERS. It is the sense of the Congress that— (1) rural America, including minority and limited resource farmers, has not experienced this recent period of economic prosperity; (2) as a result of sustained low commodity prices, they face significant challenges, including— (A) a depressed farm economy; (B) a loss of business and jobs on rural main streets; (C) a reduction of capital investment; and (D) a loss of independent farmers; (3) Congress applauds American farmers and rural advocates, including the organizers of the Rally for Rural America, 114 STAT. 397 for their efforts in calling this situation to the public’s attention; and (4) Congress is committed to responding to the concerns of rural America and pledges to devote full attention to making necessary changes to Federal agricultural programs in a manner that will— (A) alleviate the agricultural price crisis; (B) ensure competitive markets by empowering farm families; (C) ensure that all farmers, including minority and limited-resource farmers, participate fully in the benefits of those programs; (D) invest in rural education and health; (E) increase resources for outreach and technical farming assistance; (F) conserve our natural resources for future generations; and (G) ensure a safe and secure food supply for all.