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House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Soil Health and Regenerative Farming

Original title: SOIL HEALTH PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs future federal agricultural policy, funding, and programs related to soil conservation and food security.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Farmers

Agricultural producers are the primary subjects of the soil health practices and programs discussed.

House Committee on Agriculture

The committee members are responsible for reviewing testimony to inform future agricultural legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on September 14, 2022, to discuss soil health practices and programs that support . The committee heard testimony from industry experts and farmers regarding the future of the food supply and sustainable farming techniques.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on September 14, 2022, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
  • The committee formally welcomed Representative Brad Finstad as a new member of the House Agriculture Committee.
  • The hearing focused on the role of soil health in preventing potential food shortages.
  • Testimony was provided by five witnesses representing agricultural research, private farming, and industry cooperatives.
  • The hearing is documented as Serial No. 117-38 of the 117th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is regenerative agriculture?
The document identifies it as a focus of the hearing regarding soil health practices, though it does not provide a formal dictionary definition.
Who testified at this hearing?
Witnesses included Jeffrey W. Moyer (Rodale Institute), Steve Nygren (Serenbe), Ken McCarty (McCarty Family Farms LLC), Rick Clark (Farm Green & Clark Land and Cattle), and Dr. Rebecca L. Larson (Western Sugar Cooperative).

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs future federal agricultural policy, funding, and programs related to soil conservation and food security.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Soil Health

The committee is explicitly linking soil health practices to the prevention of national food shortages, indicating a shift toward prioritizing regenerative techniques in federal oversight.

Connected Entities

personDavid ScottChairman of the House Committee on AgricultureMap →
personKen McCartyPartner at McCarty Family Farms LLCMap →
personRick ClarkOwner of Farm Green & Clark Land and CattleMap →
personBrad FinstadNewest member of the House Agriculture CommitteeMap →
personGlenn ThompsonRanking Minority Member of the House Committee on AgricultureMap →
personRebecca L. LarsonChief Scientist and VP of Government Affairs at Western Sugar CooperativeMap →
personSteve NygrenFounder & CEO of SerenbeMap →
personJeffrey W. MoyerCEO of Rodale InstituteMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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