ABOUT USOur missionTo represent and promote broad-based agriculture and business interests and increase economic opportunity in the Southwest region of the U.S. both now and for the future through:
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COMPRISED OF FARM, RANCH AND COMMUNITY BUSINESS LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE sOUTHWEST, THE COUNCIL SPEAKS WITH ONE, UNIFIED VOICE ON BEHALF OF ALL AGRICULTURE AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION. - rep. Mike Conaway (r-TX)Former Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture | Our HistorySouthwest Council emerged from agricultural organizations encouraging businesses to take a more active role in supporting producers through an alliance that would be an advocate for strong U.S. farm policy.Among those who gathered initially to form the Council, it was agreed that this should be a long-term effort focused on supporting policies that would be advantageous to the area's agricultural-based economy well into the future. |
HOW WE IMPACT MEMBERS
The SWCA has been actively engaged in all major agriculture policy negotiations in recent history. With a proven track record on the issues that matter most to our members, the SWCA is proud to be a trusted voice in support of strong U.S. farm policy.
The House Agriculture Committee-passed, bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 includes meaningful investments for our members and for America's farm and ranch families.
With the help and input of SWCA members, the legislation:
- Strengthens the farm safety net in a meaningful way for all covered commodities;
- Protects and strengthens crop insurance;
- Invests in conservation, trade, and international food assistance programs;
- Bolsters animal disease preparedness and response efforts;
- Enhances rural development initiatives;
- And much, much more.
