Sanford Bishop

I have to note that our 1890 land-grant institutions play an important role to contribute to research and extension and teaching in food and agricultural sciences.

I join my friend and colleague Buddy Carter in requesting a study to determine the feasibility of widening the Savannah Harbor.

The Port of Savannah is the pride of Georgia, particularly in its role as the biggest, busiest, and most economically productive port in the region.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to certainly thank you for holding this hearing, and for your leadership on these pivotal issues that are so timely.

It is going to be a great start, but we definitely would be open to talking about other ways that we need to address this issue because it has been too long of an issue to have been ignored the way it has.

I think the single most important thing that we can do right now is pass the Military Family Basic Needs Allowance provision in the NDAA.

I certainly agree 100 percent with the need for the basic needs allowance.

A recent American Forests Foundation methodology that Congressman Bishop mentioned during the September 23 hearing is aimed specifically at allowing smaller forest owners to engage by offering a platform for them to access carbon payments.

Some of the risks associated with carbon markets as they are currently structured is that the early adopters... could possibly be excluded from participating.

It is indeed very timely with the climate challenges with which we are faced, and as indicated, our farmers are among the greatest stewards of our environment.

I want to give a special shout out to Michael Reed, who is retiring as my chief of staff and senior policy advisor for appropriations after 18 years of extraordinary service. We thank him mightily for his service, for his monumental…

We need to have something that is broad enough to include everyone, but flexible enough so that no particular commodity would be overlooked, mistreated, or under-supported.

We have to ensure that it is flexible enough to include all of our agricultural programs and commodities.

Not suggesting, sir, that we eliminate crop insurance. I am trying to make available whatever crop insurance doesn't cover.

One of my most pressing concerns for the Subcommittee is to establish a permanent solution for disaster assistance.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new farmer relief program announced by Secretary Vilsack will make a significant difference in keeping Black-owned farms operational and eventually fiscally strong.

We must continue to invest in the education and training for the future leaders of agriculture.

We value the work of your agencies, and we support your efforts to improve agricultural practices in our Nation.

I appreciate your hard work, this subcommittee appreciates the hard work and the hard work of your staffs.

I was born in a rural area, grew up there on my grandparent's farm back in the day when we had no running water...

The importance of investing in our infrastructure cannot be understated.

I am particularly interested in the active-duty military people who are usually low-grade, non-commissioned officers who have families.

The unique challenges that are facing the agriculture industry in Hawaii is an important example of how many producers around the country depend on strong USDA programs.

I couldn't agree with you more in terms of your priorities, and we look forward to working with you.

We absolutely must do all that we can to protect our babies and young children from exposure to toxic heavy metals.