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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on 2018 Farm Bill Priorities
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on July 13, 2017, to gather testimony from industry experts regarding the development of the 2018 . The discussion focused on market opportunities for , organic products, and both local and global trade.
This hearing served as a formal information-gathering session to shape the 2018 , which dictates federal agricultural policy, subsidies, and rural development funding for the United States.
Who It Affects
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Farmers and Ranchers
The testimony provided at this hearing informs the legislative language of the Farm Bill, which governs federal agricultural support programs.
Organic and Specialty Crop Producers
These producers provided specific input on market challenges and opportunities that may be addressed in future federal policy.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 13, 2017, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The purpose was to collect testimony for the 2018 Farm Bill.
- Witnesses included representatives from the grain, organic produce, local food distribution, potato farming, and livestock sectors.
- The committee received written responses to questions from Senators Roberts, Stabenow, Leahy, Brown, Daines, Boozman, and Bennet.
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- The hearing record includes supplemental documents regarding container growing and farm operations.
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Focus on Specialty and Organic Markets
The hearing highlights a specific legislative interest in diversifying Farm Bill support beyond traditional commodity crops toward specialty and organic sectors.
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