CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For UPDATE ON THE FARM BILL
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 18, 2024
Location Old State Library
Update on the Farm Bill - Committee Discussion Only
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09:18:56 AM |
Rosy Brummette-Weber, Office of Senator Michael Bennet, introduced her presentation. She gave an overview of the federal Farm Bill and a brief history. She discussed the Farm Bill process and timeline for implementing a renewed bill, the expected spending and effect on the federal deficit, and how federal members are working to get a new Farm Bill passed in Congress.
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09:28:56 AM |
Ashley House, Colorado
Farm Bureau, discussed the need for the funding in the Farm Bill and how
the current structure of the pending bill would impact Colorado. She told
the committee about the challenges associated with delaying the passage
of a Farm Bill and the need for consistency for planning. She spoke about
the Farm Bill's impacts on conservation and how its funding aides farmers
in reaching sustainability goals, supports community investments, aides
broadband expansion, and provides food and nutrition support in many rural
communities.
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09:37:53 AM |
The panelists responded
to questions regarding green energy on agricultural land, land use, groundwater
conservation, federal legislation, and how the expiration of the Farm Bill
would affect future project funding.
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