It is agriculture that must lead this nation's efforts in climate change.
Over 98 percent of Arizona dairies are family owned and operated, and these families depend on our work to stabilize prices and incentivize ...
we want agriculture to be at the tip of the spear.
Dairy is an essential part of Arizona's economy, and among the top commodities in Arizona's First Congressional District.
Make no mistake, climate change poses a threat to our rural communities, and to the production of food, fuel, and fiber.
I want to ensure that our farm bill programs support producers, particularly historically underserved and beginning farmers.
The urgency of the climate crisis must be met with effective answers.
I want to thank Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Thompson for organizing this important hearing.
I feel extraordinarily frustrated for our producers because this Committee has had opportunity after opportunity to talk about these issues....
We are losing dairy farms every single day.
During the previous farm bill reauthorization I worked to strengthen the dairy farm safety net.
increasing energy efficiency and producing more renewable energy right here at home should continue to be a goal.
I am also for allowing farming to remain a viable way of life.
The resulting 2021 Thrifty Food Plan was the first in 5 decades to not be held cost-neutral, allowing it to truly reflect the cost of an ade...
Our partnership falters when the Department acts unilaterally and ignores the concerns of Members of this Committee.
I hold out hope that we can develop a fruitful, consistent partnership with USDA that best serves our rural communities.
Increasing energy efficiency, and producing more renewable energy here at home should continue to be a goal.
The 2018 Farm Bill, which passed with strong bipartisan support, included many important SNAP-related provisions.
