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So farmers were able to survive those challenges due to strong farm safety provided through crop insurance, Title I programs, and recent ad hoc programs.

We've expressed the need to address the following primary challenges: lack of price discovery and transparency, meatpacking industry consolidation leading to fewer competitors, captive supply, and price manipulation.

At the very first hearing we held within the Committee in this Congress, we discussed the increased unpredictability and devastating effects that climate change poses.

Our family farmers are also a key part of the solution, and they have been champions of conservation and stewards of their land for generations.