This bill does not offer the entire solution, but an important step in that direction.

I am very excited that that program is, in part, based on the Butcher Block Act (H.R. 4140), which I co-led alongside Dusty Johnson.

These challenges in rural communities... have ranged from broadband infrastructure challenges to supply chain bottlenecks.

there is real great value in seeing all of the benefits of these incredible programs.

If farmers are to be part of solving climate challenges, they need to rely on proven science, accurate data, and standardization.

our farmers and producers are the original conservationists, and they are the climate heroes.

And certainly, as we work towards the 2023 Farm Bill, I think we will want to work in concert with your office to determine how it is that we should consider extending some of the funding especially for these new loans.

We appreciate Members of this Committee engaging with each other on this momentous piece of legislation.

I could not agree with him more. And certainly, I have heard from producers in my district the challenge that they sometimes feel like they are positioned to seem like, to use Mr. DesJarlais' term, climate criminals.

This bipartisan legislation would not only dramatically increase annual funding for the program to $250 million but also would take steps to improve accessibility for rural communities.

Farmers are the original conservationists, and there is so much we can learn from our growers and producers on how to combat the climate crisis.