Salud Ortiz Carbajal

The success of these crops is in large part because of the hard work by our farmers and our farmworkers.

the need to invest in renewable energies is becoming more important than ever as it will allow the United States to be more energy-independent

We should let families make decisions, as other families do, that are best for them.

How can Congress help build credibility and trust in USDA programs designed to benefit Young, Beginning, and Underserved farmer and ranchers?

Congress should continue to support the Policy Center in these efforts by supporting funding for HDAIU producer-centered research.

As a supporter of additional funding for TEFAP, I know how vital the program continues to be to ensure food banks can continue to meet the increased demand for food.

I want to help support these young, aspiring farmers succeed and produce food for our country.

It is an indisputable fact that climate change has caused severe weather events across our nation.

It is important that programs under the Horticulture Title help bolster the production and competitiveness of specialty crops.

Many farmers and ranchers will borrow more in each growing season than the average American will borrow in their lifetime.

I believe it is the basic function of government to ensure people in this country are not going hungry.

It is great to hear about USDA's commitment to fighting climate change and the steps already being taken.

I support these legislative efforts.

SNAP is an investment in long-term outcomes for our children and the health of our country.

It is vital that Congress empowers young, beginning, and underserved producers to become farmers that can contribute to our nation's food supply and economy.

I am a strong supporter of our current sugar policy, and I am looking forward to discussion on how to maintain and strengthen it in the upcoming farm bill.

The fresh markets created at metro stations in Atlanta are the type of innovative programs we need to ensure all people have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

I think it is really vital that as that process moves forward, that we all look at ways, and we can find ways, to make our environment better.

I believe that farming is a public service, as we are contributing to the public good by providing healthy, fresh, high-quality food and stewarding natural resources.

We also don't see near this level of scrutiny when the United States Government provides oil companies with subsidies.

We ask that you include this additional critical funding to ensure food-insecure families can put food on the table.

There is a positive return to the economy from this very important program.

The pandemic has also shown us the high demand for getting fresh and nutritious produce to hungry Americans.

I was part of a bipartisan group of Members that worked to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorizes $1.5 billion, as was said earlier, for brownfield cleanups.