Chellie Pingree actually said...

I really appreciate the work that you are doing to help our next generation of farmers.

I have been a long-time supporter of research. I am a huge fan of cooperative extension.

Given that states are suffering such revenue shortfalls, it is a very contentious issue in Congress about whether we will give them more fun...

I've been pushing for NRCS to adopt composting as a conservation practice for several years now.