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WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Title II Conservation Programs." [As prepared for delivery]   Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing. I am excited for today’s hearing emphasizing stakeholder… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry." [As prepared for delivery]   Good morning, I would like to welcome you to today’s hearing, entitled “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Forestry.” This hearing is our opportunity to hear from… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities." [As prepared for delivery]   Good afternoon, I would like to welcome you to today’s hearing focused on how this Committee and USDA can work… Read more »

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 1:00 PM ET Virtual Hearing – via Zoom Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry RE: “Supporting Careers in Conservation: Workforce Training, Education, and Job Opportunities” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. **NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs”. [As prepared for delivery] Good morning — and welcome to today’s hearing to update members on the status and operation of NRCS and FSA conservation programs. We are here today to examine… Read more »

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Virtual Hearing – via Zoom Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry RE: “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. Thursday, February 3, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Virtual Hearing -- via… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Chair Abigail Spanberger issued the following statement in response to the USDA’s Announcement Addressing Environmental Challenges to Agricultural Production:  “As companies continue to look to mitigate their carbon footprints, it means continued opportunities for our farmers, ranchers and forest… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “The 2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities”. [As prepared for delivery] Thank you all for joining us here today for this important and timely hearing on the 2021 wildfire season. We’ve all seen the… Read more »

Public Hybrid Hearing RE: "The 2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities" Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST Chief Randy Moore, United States Forest Service, Washington, D.C. A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found… Read more »

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 – 10:00 AM EDT Hybrid Hearing Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry RE: “The 2021 Wildland Fire Year: Responding to and Mitigating Threats to Communities” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this event can be found here. **NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the public.… Read more »