NW Iowa News

Randy Feenstra, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Iowa's 4th district, has recently shared his legislative initiatives and community engagements through a series of tweets. These posts highlight his commitment to agricultural education, export market expansion for farmers, and support for community programs.

On March 11, 2025, Feenstra emphasized the importance of agricultural education by introducing legislation aimed at reauthorizing the Food & Agricultural Sciences Education account in the Farm Bill. He expressed his support for fully funding "Ag in the Classroom," stating "Supporting ag education is important to me & crucial to strengthening Iowa’s ability to feed & fuel our country & the world."

Later that day, Feenstra highlighted his role on both @HouseAgGOP and @WaysandMeansGOP committees. He conveyed his dedication to opening new export markets for farmers by supporting legislation that seeks to double funding for Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD). His tweet read: "Serving on both @HouseAgGOP and @WaysandMeansGOP, I'm committed to advancing policies that help open new export markets for our farmers and producers."

Additionally, Feenstra shared insights from a meeting with the Iowa Community Action Network on March 11, 2025. The discussion focused on assisting neighbors in need and recognizing Head Start's significant role in early childhood education. In his words: "I enjoyed meeting with Iowa Community Action Network about helping our neighbors in need."