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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Climate Research and Agricultural Resiliency
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on June 15, 2022, to discuss how climate research can help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions. Experts from universities and agricultural organizations provided testimony on the role of science in maintaining food production and farm stability.
This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs future federal agricultural policy, funding for research programs, and strategies for helping the U.S. farming sector manage climate-related risks.
Who It Affects
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Farmers and Agricultural Producers
The research discussed in this hearing aims to develop strategies for agricultural resiliency that may impact future farming practices.
Agricultural Research Institutions
These institutions provide the data and expertise that inform federal agricultural policy and potential research funding.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 15, 2022, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
- The session was the second session of the 117th Congress.
- The hearing focused on the role of climate research in supporting agricultural resiliency.
- Five expert witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from academia and the agricultural sector.
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- The committee received supplementary materials and submitted questions for the record from the witnesses.
- Written statements were submitted by the National Young Farmers Coalition and Earthjustice.
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The committee incorporated perspectives from both academic researchers and private agricultural entities, as well as advocacy groups like Earthjustice and the National Young Farmers Coalition.
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