With the Farm Bill conference set to officially convene in the coming days, this letter was sent to House and Senate Agriculture Committee staff and the staff of Farm Bill conferees, providing the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance priorities for Farm Bill Conference. Click here for more details on the status of the Farm Bill.
The letter highlights several priorities that are included in both versions of the bill that the SCFBA strongly supports.
- Full funding for key Specialty Crop trade enhancement programs including the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops and the Market Access Program
- Important federal resources dedicated to nutrition programs through Section 32 purchases of fruits and vegetables
- Continued focus on food safety including the Produce Safety Education program
- Key analytical information through the reauthorization of the Market News reports.
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