CLAIM BACK-UP
5,000 Family Farms. That’s what we’ve lost since Deb Fischer went to Washington. Between 2012 and 2022, Nebraska Lost 6,560 Farms Categorized as “Family or Individual.” In 2012, there were 42,543 farms labeled “Family or individual” (farms by legal status for tax purposes). In 2022, there were 35,983 farms labeled “Family or individual” (farms by legal status for tax purposes). [USDA, February 2024]
Big Ag PACs have given her more than $250,000 Fischer Received $1.4 Million in Contributions from Agribusiness. According to Open Secrets, throughout her federal career, Fischer has received $794,142 in contributions from the Agribusiness sector PACs. She also received $629,503 from Agribusiness individuals. Her career total from the Agribusiness sector is $1,423,645. [Open Secrets, 2011-2024]

  • 2024 Cycle: Fischer Received $258,000 from Agribusiness PACs. During the 2024 election cycle, Fischer received $258,000 from Agribusiness sector PACs. She also received $105,893 from Agribusiness individuals. For the 2024 cycle, Fischer received $363,893 from the Agribusiness sector. [Open Secrets, 2024]
Deb Fischer has failed to protect small farmers while the big corporate agriculture companies have gotten richer.