No surprises here. The Hagstrom Report notes that Senator Stabenow — Chair of the Senat Ag Committee, is getting rave reviews on her proposal for the next Farm Bill. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack calls it “a comprehensive and thoughtful proposal that advances food and nutrition security, promotes sustainable agriculture production and conservation practice, expands opportunities for new and beginning farmers while shoring the key safety net production agriculture relies on, and invests in the bioeconomy with the promise of more good paying jobs in rural America.”
“National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said that he appreciates “the work that the House and Senate Ag Committees have put into the current proposals.”
“There’s more work to be done to find common ground and consensus. Building a stronger farm bill coalition will provide the support necessary to pass this legislation,” Larew said.
“’Considering the volatility in the food system since the 2018 farm bill was signed into law, family farmers need a farm bill that establishes a stronger farm safety net, builds fairer and more competitive markets and creates better opportunities for the next generation of farmers.’”
Readers can expect MY RURAL AMERICA to report tomorrow on House activities related to the Farm Bill.