"One of the ways of making it more resilient is to create local and regional opportunities."
"Climate change creates an opportunity for us."
"We at USDA are focused on trying to insert and encourage that type of circular economy to be more prevalent in rural areas across the United States."
"I think we are all part of a great farm team, and when we are working together, every American family benefits, and the rural economy benefits."
"The U.S. Federal Government has much to learn from the indigenous peoples of this land."
"In terms of what Congress can do, obviously one thing you can do is to have a budget."
"Well thank you, and I look forward to working with you."
"Even last fall, Representative Plaskett and I sent a bipartisan letter that was signed by 37 Members of the Committee."
"I just think that we think that the USDA needs to take a lead in developing a regulatory framework for animal biotechnology."
"The pig's heart that Representative Hartzler mentioned that was going into a human being was somewhat genetically modified."
"I am asking you what the current status is and how soon we think we can get that kind of support to our pork producers."
"In May 2021, I led 49 other Democratic Members of Congress in signing a letter calling for USDA to dedicate $300 million in relief funding for one on one business technical assistance for farms and fo..."