The proper role of government, however, is that of partner with the farmer - never his master. By every possible means we must develop and promote that partnership - to the end that agriculture may continue to be a sound, enduring foundation for our economy and that farm living may be a profitable and satisfying experience.

The power of hope upon human exertion, and happiness, is wonderful.

Every head should be cultivated.

You know, farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you're a thousand miles from the corn field.

Let's not pretend we're in a global free market when it comes to agriculture. Every country protects, for good reason, its agricultural industries.

History has proven that those who dare to imagine the impossible are the ones who break all human limitations.