Tom Harkin: “I would also point out to my colleagues that the 2002 farm bill…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2003

I would also point out to my colleagues that the 2002 farm bill provided specific direction for the Department to pursue grant making for integrated research, education, and extension in key areas related to rural and agriculturally-based development and farm profitability and rural entrepreneurship. I would inform my colleagues that it is my intent to ensure the Department solicits proposals in at least some of these critical areas during fiscal year 2004.

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Tom Harkin

Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the implementation of the 2002 farm bill and its impact on rural development.

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