Farm Bill
Apr 5, 2012
The Farm Bill ensures that farmers and ranchers have the tools they need to produce an affordable and stable food and fiber supply.
WASHINGTON - On June 9, 2010, Congressman Tim Holden (D-PA), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research, held a hearing to review renewable energy and energy efficiency policies authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill as the Committee begins consideration of the next Farm Bill.
Panel 1
Ms. Cheryl Cook , Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. Accompanied by Mr. Jonathan Coppess, Farm Service Agency (FSA); Ms. Carmela Bailey, National Program Leader, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)