I really appreciate having this hearing. I appreciate us getting started on the farm bill.

We must think about the best ways to guide recipients to independence through employment, education, and training.

Every time there has been a real serious movement of infrastructure in the history of our nation, the rural communities have been left behind.

Being shortsighted on policy improvements shortchanges the millions of households who depend on SNAP when their lives take a turn.

now would be a bad time to remove some of the choices in our fuel supply chain

The specialty crop industry is very diverse and includes fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops.

To be frank, Congress missed the mark in the 2014 Farm Bill with regards to the dairy safety net.

Education is the key.

We as a party will be the party of solutions.

I echo my colleagues in hoping this hearing reveals more immediate solutions to these problems.

It is important to hear from both USDA and stakeholders to learn what is working and what is not.

Biotechnology and research is key to identifying new climate smart practices that are effective.

We really appreciate all the witnesses here, and the expertise that you share with us, because you are on the front lines and the cutting edge of the industry, and agriculture is so important to our country, as well as the district I am…

I think it is really beneficial that we have people to help some of these beginning young farmers get started and get active.

We do not and must not make that same mistake that we made with water, no running water until a while, no plumbing.

I really appreciate you holding the second part of this panel and this hearing.

I think there needs to be an increase or a proportion of what goes to SNAP should come a higher proportion to the Tribes.

I hope that the Biden Administration will work expeditiously to fill these vacancies.