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Agriculture & Rural Development

Agriculture and Energy Committee Presentations: Here are a few of the Agriculture and Energy Committee presentations that happened at the December Fall Forum in Georgia. (12/30/2008)
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Melamine Contamination in China: The Food and Drug Administration announced that all Chinese imports containing milk products would be detained at the border and tested for melamine contamination. (11/21/2008)
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Biofuels Drive Rural Development: The production of biofuels is helping many rural economies. Locally owned and operated ethanol refineries and biodiesel plants can create jobs and inject money into rural communities. (10/13/2008)
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The Farm Bill and Policies for America: The Farm Bill was reauthorized at $290 billion in June and addresses interstate sale of state-inspected meat, country-of-origin labeling and rural development and more. (10/13/2008)
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State Farm-to-School Policies: In March 2008, Washington passed an ambitious farm-to-school bill that links farmers and schools, identifies curricula, establishes a fresh fruit and vegetable grant program and more. (8/15/2008)
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