WASHINGTON, D.C. (WETM) — A Tioga County, Pennsylvania, farmer is making sure the country knows what farmers are doing around the Keystone state, and he got to do it on Friday with President Donald Trump standing by his side.
On Friday, March 27, around 500 farmers from across the country were invited to the National Agriculture Day event on the White House South Lawn. Michael Cliver from Westfield, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County, was given the opportunity to stand beside the president and give his remarks.
“My name is Michael Cliver, and I operate my family’s ranch in Westfield, Pennsylvania, Double Circle D Farms. And the work that you guys have done, it’s unexplainable how big it is for the American farmer and the next generation that don’t have the headache and don’t have to worry about the death tax,” exclaimed Cliver. “It’s astounding what you guys have done. It’s absolutely spectacular,” he stated.
According to Cliver, he did not know he was going to be speaking at Friday’s event, but despite being put on the spot, he was prepared to speak from personal experiences.
“And also the working family tax cut policies that allowed us to get my daughter a Trump account, and we can teach her fiscal responsibility, compound interest, and investment, and plan for her future. And it’s just absolutely astounding what you’ve done with that,” said Cliver. “Also, your energy policies up in Potter and Tioga County, Pennsylvania, the gas companies are leasing mineral rights again actively, and that’s putting money back into the farmers’ pockets up there, too. So, for all that, I applaud you and thank you, Mr. President,” he exclaimed.
Friday’s White House event was billed as honoring American farmers for 250 years of building our country. During the event, the president also spoke about what he will do for farmers throughout the rest of his term.
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