we need to think about the adverse impacts on agriculture, along with the unique role that agriculture can play when it comes to addressing climate change.

I am from the Central Coast of California, 20th congressional district, otherwise known, as many people will tell you that I often say, the salad bowl of the world.

Thank you for your testimony and for your participation in this very important hearing.

Obviously, immigration is very important. Sustainability is very important. Infrastructure is very important as well.

Yes, I do believe that we need immigration reform.

Mr. Chair, today, I rise in support of an amendment to the underlying bill, the National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA is a bill that articulates our defense priorities and secures our national interests. I am very, very proud and…

This flexibility is absolutely critical for SNAP participants in my district, where the average price of a one-bedroom apartment in Monterey County is $1,800.

Madam Chair, I thank the gentlewoman for this opportunity. I rise today in support of the funding in this appropriations bill for flood and storm damage reduction in economically disadvantaged areas. Included in this bill, thank goodness…

However, because Brise has spoken up, has spoken out, and continues to speak for our organic industry and our organic farmers, her voice is heard across this country.

Obviously, everybody in this room would agree that agriculture and people in agriculture are uniquely positioned to contribute to the mitigation efforts when it comes to climate change.

It is a real pleasure to introduce one of my good friends and a staunch--and we are so fortunate to have her--advocate, Ms. Brise Tencer, the Executive Director of the Organic Farming Research Foundation.