Chairwoman Stabenow Announces Farm Bill Hearing Schedule for February, March

Posted by Brent B on Feb 27, 2012 in Legislative, National Affairs | 0 comments

Washington, DC – Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the Committee’s Farm Bill hearing schedule for February and March, noting that the Committee will continue examining Farm Bill principles and evaluating policy solutions to develop a 2012 Farm Bill. Below are the details of the next series of hearings...

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USA and EU to Share Organic Standards

Posted by Brent B on Feb 15, 2012 in National Affairs, Organic/Local/Sustainable, Trade | 0 comments

The European Union and the United States announced this week that beginning June 1, 2012, organic products certified in Europe or in the United States may be sold as organic in either region. This partnership between the two largest organic-producers in the world will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting...

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Farm Bill Forums

Posted by Brent B on Feb 13, 2012 in Featured, National Affairs | 0 comments

Rep. Cory Gardner has announced the following Farm Bill forums. The forums will be an opportunity for the Congressman to hear from farmers, ranchers and producers in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District about what they would like to see in this year’s legislation.  The farm bill is a multi-year reauthorization of the nation’s agricultural policy, and it provides certainty and stability...

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Senate Farm Bill schedule

Posted by Brent B on Feb 3, 2012 in Legislative, National Affairs | 0 comments

Washington, DC – Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the Committee’s Farm Bill hearing schedule for February and March, noting that the Committee will continue examining Farm Bill principles and evaluating policy solutions to develop a 2012 Farm Bill. Below are the details of the next series of hearings...

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Congressional action of Department of Labor proposed rule for farm youth.

Posted by Brent B on Feb 2, 2012 in Legislative, National Affairs | 0 comments

Colorado Farm Bureau would like to thank Rep. Tipton for holding a hearing regarding a proposed rule by the Department of Labor that would adversely affect youth involved in agriculture. This link will take you to Rep. Tipton’s...

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