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Read. Follow. Verify.2018 Farm Bill Field Hearing: Michigan Perspectives
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a field hearing in Michigan on May 6, 2017, to gather testimony from local farmers, agricultural experts, and community leaders regarding the 2018 . The hearing focused on how federal agricultural policy impacts job growth, economic opportunity, and rural services in Michigan.
This hearing served as a formal record for gathering public input that informed the drafting of the 2018 , which dictates federal funding for crop insurance, nutrition assistance, and rural development programs.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Michigan Farmers
Their operations are subject to federal regulations, crop insurance programs, and grant opportunities defined by the Farm Bill.
SNAP Recipients
The Farm Bill authorizes funding and eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 6, 2017, in Michigan.
- The committee heard testimony from two panels consisting of farmers, agricultural business owners, and community organization leaders.
- Topics discussed included rural broadband access, specialty crop grants, and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participation.
- The record includes written statements and responses to questions from 16 witnesses.
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- The committee received supplemental documents regarding Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit programs and rural broadband needs.
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Focus on Rural Broadband
The inclusion of specific documents on rural broadband indicates that infrastructure connectivity was a key priority for agricultural stakeholders during the 2018 Farm Bill negotiations.
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