Just last week, I am proud to announce that New Hampshire received $66 million in broadband funding under the American Rescue Plan.

That safety net is more critical than ever as we recover our supply chains from the height of the pandemic and navigate the food and fuel shortages stemming from Russia's unconscionable invasion of Ukraine.

I am determined to build upon these critical winds and further enhance USDA's broadband programs.

I am excited to continue these discussions tracking the implementation of significant bipartisan wins in the 2018 Farm Bill, and also looking for ways to continue to sustain our farmers and foresters as we look ahead to the farm bill of…

I always like to begin these conversations by recognizing the incredible work that farmers and foresters in New Hampshire and across the country are already doing to mitigate climate change.

Not only does this flexibility cut a lot of unnecessary red tape, it still holds applicants to the same standards.

In the past 2 years, we have enacted targeted programs and made historic investments to bridge the digital divide.

the connections this program allows seniors to make with fresh, local food, as well as other community resources, are invaluable.

This flexibility allows states to process SNAP applications without expensive telephonic signature technology.

We have significant funding in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that has already gone through, and signed into law, and more to come.

Just as Federal farm conservation efforts were born in the 1930s as response to the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, we must continue to grow and enhance these programs.

We need to do more to focus our nationwide effort around farm transitions and ensuring that the next generation of farmers get off to the right start.