Alabama’s farmers are at the heart of our economy and our way of life. From the peanut fields of the Wiregrass to the cattle ranches of the Black Belt, agriculture is more than an industry in our state, it’s a calling.
I grew up on a family farm in Coffee County, went to Auburn where I studied poultry science, then worked with producers each day delivering products to make their operations run efficiently. I know firsthand that farming isn’t just an occupation. It’s about providing for America, being good stewards of the land, and passing something down to the next generation.
As a proud member of the Agriculture Committee from my first day in Congress, I have worked to deliver commonsense solutions to the challenges our producers face. I have helped lead the charge to push back on the Biden Administration’s disastrous rule that altered the Adverse Effective Wage Rate (AEWR) methodology for H-2A agricultural workers, inflating the cost of farm labor.
Alabama’s farmers already have to deal with skyrocketing input prices, the Biden Administration’s change would have been yet another devastating financial hit.
I have also pushed for practical reforms that make life better for rural communities. I’ve cosponsored legislation to expand disaster insurance programs, strengthen feral swine eradication efforts, and give rural utility providers more flexibility in serving families across Alabama.
I’ve supported legislation to safeguard farmland from foreign adversaries, modernize forestry data, and protect access for hunters and anglers who contribute so much to our outdoor economy. In President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, I also voted for an increase to the Agricultural Risk Coverage guarantee, because our farmers deserve a strong safety net
Every vote, every cosponsorship, and every letter has been rooted in one guiding principle – giving Alabama farmers the tools and freedom they need to thrive.
But more important than the bills I’ve supported and the letters I’ve signed are the relationships I’ve built with those I represent.
It is a priority for me to stay connected with agriculture groups and producers across our state.
I have visited farms across Alabama to hear directly from the men and women on the ground about what’s working and what isn’t. I have hosted roundtables with farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders to ensure that their voices are shaping the policies I advance. And I’ve fought to make sure their priorities – from crop insurance improvements to regulatory reform – are front and center in every debate, not just when Congress is negotiating the Farm Bill.
Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA), the Alabama Cattleman’s Association, Southern Cotton Growers and the Alabama Peanut Producers Association are just a few of the groups that have provided input that has been invaluable in this work. Their members don’t just know about agriculture – they live it every single day. I am proud to continue working with them to deliver real results for Alabama producers.
Together, we can keep Alabama farms strong and create new opportunities for the next generation of producers.
The challenges facing agriculture today are real, but I believe Alabama’s producers can meet these challenges head-on.
Giving them the tools they need to continue putting food on our tables is one of my biggest priorities, and I look forward to continuing this work as the House Agriculture Committee develops Farm Bill 2.0 legislation to finish the good work we started in the One, Big Beautiful Bill.
I’ll never stop standing up for Alabama’s agriculture community, because when our farmers succeed, Alabama thrives.
Barry Moore serves as the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District. First elected to the U.S. House in 2020, he served for two terms as Alabama’s 2nd District Congressional representative. He is a former state legislator, businessman, and U.S. Army National Guard veteran. He is also a candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 Alabama Republican Party primary election.
