Sen. Deb Fischer Honored with Farm Bureau Golden Plow Award

The American Farm Bureau Federation and Nebraska Farm Bureau today presented Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress.

“Senator Fischer understands first-hand what farm families across our nation are facing,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “She’s lived life on the farm, running a cattle ranch while serving the people of Nebraska, first in the state legislature and then the U.S. Senate. Her unique perspective has guided her work in championing issues that impact rural America, including regulatory reform, trade, taxes and a modernized farm bill. She embodies the spirit that the Golden Plow award represents.”

The Nebraska Farm Bureau nominated Fischer for the award in honor of her work in the Senate Agriculture Committee, where she advocates for common sense regulation, increased farm protection tools, year-round E15 sales, and investments in agriculture innovation.

Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue said, “It has been a privilege to work with Sen. Fischer for many years, first in the Nebraska Legislature and now in the U.S. Senate, and throughout that time, she’s never wavered in her support for farm and ranch families. She understands agriculture at its core because she lives it, and she’s committed to tackling the challenges facing rural communities so future generations can continue to farm and ranch. We are proud to have nominated Sen. Fischer for the well-deserved Golden Plow award in recognition of her significant impact on agriculture.”

AFBF’s Golden Plow award recognizes members of Congress who exemplify agricultural leadership and support of Farm Bureau policies. Recipients are chosen for having a philosophy or record that demonstrates a commitment to sound agricultural policies supported by Farm Bureau, the private enterprise system, fiscal conservatism and reduced federal regulation of businesses and individuals.