Ann Kirkpatrick: “Direct payments are also the most economical because they allow farmers to plan according to market conditions and it…”

I have seen firsthand the challenges these communities, tribal communities face on a daily basis.

I appreciate my colleague, Mr. Crawford's, comments about how we can work to develop a better system where we don't penalize people.

It is not only a question of fairness, but also an important investment in the future of our agricultural economy.

SNAP and our Federal safety net programs are a hand-up, not a hand-out, and many of us on this Committee once utilized the program.