My goals for the farm bill are to keep farmers farming, keep families fed, and keep rural communities strong.
Debbie Stabenow: “My goals for the farm bill are to keep farmers farming, keep families fed, and keep rural communities strong.”
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Stabenow outlines her objectives for the farm bill focusing on farmers and rural communities.
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