"Small farms account for 89 percent of the farms in the United States and 93 percent of the farms in my district in Connecticut."
"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission... has not been fully authorized in over 10 years."
"somebody has to advocate for the little guy."
"we are intentional in the way that we legislate to make sure that the impact is felt across the whole agricultural sector."
"The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the agency tasked with overseeing this activity, has not been fully authorized in over 10 years."
"This hearing of the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations entitled, A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Title XII--Department Operations and Outreach, will come to order."
"I appreciate you both taking the time to be here and offer your expertise."
"Today's testimony will be critical as we craft the 2023 Farm Bill."
"Ensuring that Congress properly funds, supports, and oversees USDA operations so that the Department operates effectively... is critical to maintaining the American food supply."
"Our producers use ecofriendly practices like cover crops to run their small, diversified farms."
"How can Congress reduce barriers for underrepresented farmers--for young, BIPOC, minorities farmers."
"I truly appreciate your interest pertaining to the barriers to entry for young, beginning, and small (YBS) farmers."