Congresswoman Martha Roby

Representing the 2nd District of Alabama

Agriculture

I am honored to serve a district in which agriculture is the largest employer -- responsible for more than 93,000 jobs and $11 billion in economic impact.

When it comes to farm policy, legislation does not just affect the farmer who puts the seed in the ground. We are affecting the ones who sell the seed, who build the equipment to cultivate and harvest the crop, and those who help process the goods to their final products. That farming dollar turns over many times, and there is an entire agriculture supply chain that is affected by farm policies set by Congress. When Washington politicians mess around with farm policy, they are messing around with the livelihoods of the people I represent.

In Congress, I am proud to be a strong voice for farmers and to represent their concerns. Our goal is to create a fiscally responsible framework of laws and programs that promote sustainable and profitable agriculture in Alabama while recognizing our current budget limitations.

More on Agriculture

Congress Delivers the 2018 Farm Bill

December 14, 2018 Representative Roby's Weekly Column
I was proud to support it on behalf of our Second District farmers.

House Approves 2018 Farm Bill, Sends to President’s Desk

December 12, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today applauded House passage of the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, commonly known as the farm bill.

A Season of Thanksgiving and Rebuilding

November 16, 2018 Representative Roby's Weekly Column
While we have a lot to be thankful for in our state and country right now, there are also people in our district and throughout the Southeast who are in the midst of a very challenging recovery period in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

Roby Visits Houston County Farm, Discusses Hurricane Recovery with Local Farmers and Ag Secretary Perdue and Ag Commissioner McMillan

November 16, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today visited the McAllister family farm with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue and Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner John McMillan to assess Hurricane Michael damage and discuss recovery efforts with local farmers in Alabama’s Second District.

Alabama Today: Martha Roby fights for farmers’ inclusion in hurricane recovery efforts on House floor

November 16, 2018 Representative Roby In The News
On Thursday, Alabama 2nd District U.S. Rep Martha Roby took to the House floor to discuss the devastation to the counties in Alabama’s Second District that were impacted by the storm.

Dothan First: Roby, other officials discuss solutions for post-hurricane farming crisis

November 16, 2018 Representative Roby In The News
Farmers are still struggling and that's why U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, and Alabama Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan came down to assess Hurricane Michael damages and discuss the road to recovery with local farmers.

WTVY (Dothan): USDA Disaster Declaration in Five Alabama Counties

November 16, 2018 Representative Roby In The News
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated five Alabama counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas. The primary counties include: Barbour, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike Counties.

Yellowhammer News: USDA Sec Perdue visits Wiregrass to survey Hurricane Michael damage, Praises Martha Roby for her participation

November 16, 2018 Representative Roby In The News
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue stopped in Alabama to survey the agricultural impact resulting from damage due to Hurricane Michael last month.

Yellowhammer News: Roby on Alabama farmers facing Hurricane Michael aftermath: 'The devastation is heartbreaking'

November 15, 2018 Representative Roby In The News
Rep. Martha Roby (AL-2) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives on Thursday to discuss the counties in southeast Alabama that were devastated by Hurricane Michael last month, especially recognizing the area’s agriculture community and encouraging those who still need recovery assistance to contact her offices.

Roby on House Floor: Alabama Farmers Must Be Included in All Hurricane Recovery Efforts

November 15, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL) today spoke on the House floor to discuss the devastation to the counties in Alabama’s Second District that were impacted by Hurricane Michael last month.