Working to Provide Relief for Farmers and Ranchers facing Drought
This summer, in light of ongoing drought and extreme conditions throughout Colorado, I urged the Obama administration to make every effort to provide relief to farmers and ranchers facing losses as a result of drought. In addition, I have strongly supported the passage of a 2012 Farm Bill, which includes authorization of critical tools farmers and ranchers use to manage risk-from invasive pests, to volatile commodity prices and adverse weather events like this summer's drought. Though the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan Farm Bill (S.3240) and the House Agriculture committee reported a separate bipartisan bill out of committee, it awaits full consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives. I'll continue to fight for a five year farm bill that will provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to operate.
If you have further questions about this or any other issue, please contact me with your concerns.
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