the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic continue to reverberate throughout the U.S. economy, global supply chains, and our agricultural sector.
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Spanberger highlights ongoing economic impacts from the pandemic on supply chains and agriculture.
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The success of family farms translates directly into the well being of local economies through job creation, local spending, and community stability.
I’m going to continue to push lawmakers in both parties to stand up for Virginians, to stand up for Virginia jobs, to stand up for Virginia’s economy and, frankly, to be proactive in planning ahead for what’s coming down the road.
We urge this Committee to build on all the good brought about by public research as well as grapple many of the challenges outlined above.
This bipartisan bill would provide $20 million in annual mandatory spending to establish a new, standalone program that prioritizes mechanization and automation for specialty crops.





