Illinois Congresswoman Bustos, Kaptur Hold Farm Bill Listening Session in Ohio
U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos and Marcy Kaptur joined the House Agriculture Committee in holding a Farm Bill listening session at Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio. The session was the third in a series entitled, “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Perspectives from the Field,” aimed at providing the House Agriculture Committee and its members with valuable insight from family farmers from across the country.
“Every five years, we have the opportunity to renew the programs our family farmers rely on through the Farm Bill,” said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. “What’s most important during that process is hearing directly from folks from across the country about what’s working and what can be improved. During the third stop on my listening tour, it was wonderful to join Congresswoman Kaptur right here in Ohio to listen to local farmers and ag stakeholders. Their input is vital as we set the stage for a 2023 Farm Bill that best serves every part of our ag community.”
Bustos and Kaptur were joined by approximately 230 members of the public participating in person or streaming online. Audience members discussed topics including crop insurance, conservation, specialty crops, local and regional food systems as well as research, extension and education. Congresswoman Bustos is Chair of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
There are currently more than 77,000 farms in operation in Ohio covering 13,965,295 acres. Food and agriculture are the largest contributors to Ohio’s economy at $124 billion, and farming helps provide approximately one out of every eight jobs in the state. Ohio is also one of the top egg-producing states in the country.
Additional photos from the event are available here.
A full video of the listening session can be found here.
