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2018 Farm Bill Field Hearing: Michigan Perspectives

Original title: GROWING JOBS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: PERSPECTIVES ON THE 2018 FARM BILL FROM MICHIGAN

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The committee received supplemental documents regarding Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit programs and rural broadband needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a field hearing?

A field hearing is a formal meeting held by a congressional committee outside of Washington, D.C., to allow members to hear directly from constituents in their home states.

What was the purpose of this specific hearing?

To collect feedback from Michigan residents and agricultural stakeholders to help shape the priorities and provisions of the 2018 .

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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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.

Bob Hance Midwest Energy Cooperative

Connected Entities

personPat Roberts“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry”Map →

personDebbie Stabenow“U.S. Senator from Michigan”Map →

organizationMichigan State University“Provided academic and agricultural research perspectives”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry“The committee responsible for drafting the Farm Bill”Map →

Sources

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