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On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall hosted the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) roundtable on Capitol Hill. The event brought together Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, farmers from across the country, and agriculture experts to discuss the alignment of agriculture with the MAHA movement.

Senator Marshall emphasized the importance of soil health in producing nutrient-dense food for a healthier America. "As a fifth-generation Kansas farm kid and a physician, I recognize that producing nutrient-dense foods for a healthier America starts with healthy soil," said Senator Marshall. He expressed gratitude for the participation of Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins, as well as farmers and experts.

Secretary Kennedy highlighted the role of farmers and ranchers in this initiative. "America’s farmers and ranchers are not just stakeholders in this fight—they are the foundation of it," he stated.

Secretary Rollins also acknowledged the significance of farmers in achieving healthier food production. "Farmers are at the heart of the Trump Administration’s mission to Make America Healthy Again," she said.

Senator Marshall chairs the Senate Agriculture subcommittee on Conservation, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. He is also the founder of both the MAHA Caucus and the Food is Medicine Caucus.