Michelle W Bowman: Agriculture and community banking Speech by Ms Michelle W Bowman, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at the Ag Lenders Conference, sponsored by The Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico, Deming, New Mexico, 28 March 2019. * * * Good morning.
It is a pleasure to be here today to discuss the important role agriculture plays in our economy, a role that is supported by many community banks. I would like to thank the Independent Community Bankers Association and their New Mexico state association for inviting me to participate in the conversation we will have today.