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Faso lists Farm Bill priorities

Mar 21, 2018 2:55 pm

Rep. John Faso (R-Kinderhook), who sits on the House Committee on Agriculture, released a list of eight priorities March 20 for the Farm Bill currently being negotiated in Congress. They are:
• Facilitating more progress in improving dairy programs;
• Cracking down on fake organics and supporting upstate organics farmers;
• Helping veterans transition from military service to agricultural entrepreneurship;
• Enhancing conservation programs for farmers;
• Invigorating rural Upstate economies;
• Promoting healthy nutritional choices;
• Aiding Upstate farmers’ markets and our seniors;
• Supporting farmer mental health.