Photos from the event
House panel to hear farmers at SUNY Cobleskill
The listening session is one of many “conversations in the field” the house committee is holding ahead of the upcoming farm bill to gather input from farmers, ranchers, and stakeholders, according to a press release. Read more at www.thedailystar.com
House Ag Committee hears concerns of New York farmers
As Congress continues to discuss provisions for the 2018 agriculture bill, the House Agriculture Committee came to SUNY Cobleskill on Monday to hear concerns of New York farmers. Read more at www.midhudsonnews.com
Farmers give input on federal farm bill
Farmers and advocacy groups for agriculture and nutrition programs filled Bouck Hall at the State University College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Monday in a listening session for the House of Representatives Agriculture Committee ahead of its new farm bill. Read more at www.thedailystar.com
NYFB president addresses House Ag Committee
New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher encouraged congressional members of the House Agriculture Committee to work closely with farmers to improve the 2018 Farm Bill. In particular, he highlighted the need for a revamped safety net for New York’s dairy farmers and improved protection for the important specialty crops grown in New York. Read more at www.morningagclips.com
Tenney Joins House Agriculture Committee at Farm Bill Listening Session
Rep. Claudia Tenney Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) joined members of the House Agriculture Committee at SUNY Cobleskill for a Farm Bill Listening Session. Throughout the process of writing the 2018 Farm Bill, the House Agriculture Committee has traveled across the country to get input from stakeholders in all sectors of the agricultural industry. “Agriculture is among … (continue reading)
House Agriculture Committee Gathers Farm Bill Input From New York Stakeholders
Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11), Ranking Member Collin Peterson (MN-7) and members of the committee hosted a farm bill listening session, “Conversations in the Field,” at SUNY Cobleskill in Cobleskill, New York. Read more www.targetednews.com
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US House Agriculture Committee @SUNYCobleskill for #Farmbill listening tour. Great day on Campus. Thank you committee members. pic.twitter.com/v6JlPmOdaE
— SUNY Cobleskill (@SUNYCobleskill) October 9, 2017
Pleased to host #HouseAglistens @SUNYCobleskill /house members took a tour of our facilities with faculty & students great day for Ag @SUNY pic.twitter.com/h1yyhbIads
— Dr. Marion Terenzio (@CobleskillStyle) October 9, 2017
Great to have @YoungFarmers at today’s #farmbill listening session to discuss land affordability & challenges facing future producers. pic.twitter.com/KCICyhyZOF
— House Ag Committee (@HouseAgNews) October 9, 2017
HouseAg’s listening session @SUNYCobleskill to discuss #TheNextFarmBill #HouseAgListens speaking Mr. Thompson pic.twitter.com/C9cY1liMn3
— SUNY Cobleskill (@SUNYCobleskill) October 9, 2017
Already heard from a wide range of stakeholders today at @SUNYCobleskill w/ topics ranging from dairy & organics to research & food banks. pic.twitter.com/RRqRqc6BYl
— House Ag Committee (@HouseAgNews) October 9, 2017
Dean of Agriculture @SUNYCobleskill moderating House AG Committee listening session #TheNextFarmBill #HouseAgListens pic.twitter.com/iQ6WU1ZJFC
— SUNY Cobleskill (@SUNYCobleskill) October 9, 2017