Wheat growers honor ‘GT’ Thompson for advancing farm bill

The National Association of Wheat Growers awarded House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) with its 2024 Wheat Leader of the Year Award for getting a long-term bipartisan farm bill passed out of the committee, which, if enacted, would have made significant improvements and investments in the farm safety net.

NAWG President Keeff Felty presented the award to Thompson during the National Wheat Foundation’s annual Wheat 101 reception in Washington, D.C.

“Chairman Thompson has been a champion for wheat growers, and we appreciate his efforts to advance the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act out of committee and for helping secure much-needed economic assistance for farmers last month. NAWG is proud to present him with the 2024 Wheat Leader of the Year Award,” Felty said. “This past year, the Chairman and his staff have made themselves available to NAWG, and I have always felt our needs were heard. I look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Thompson as we focus on getting a bipartisan, long-term farm bill passed that helps wheat growers and rural America thrive.”

The Wheat Leader of the Year Award is given annually by NAWG to one Member of Congress based on their demonstrated commitment to the well-being and goals of the wheat industry. It is the wheat industry’s highest legislative award.

NAWG also presented four other Members of Congress with its Wheat Advocate Award for their support for the wheat industry that goes above and beyond.

• Senator John Hoeven (R-ND)
• Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS)
• Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS)
• Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS)