- The Committee's hearing to "examine policies that make investments in jobs and opportunities for farmers and rural businesses through new markets, entrepreneurship, regional strategies and energy innovation" (entitled "Energy and Economic Growth for Rural America") will be held on Wednesday, February 15, at 9:30 AM (EST) in room G50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building (link to hearing details and streaming video here). The Committee will also hold a general business meeting at that time to vote on several Federal appointment nominees (link to details here).
- Its Farm Bill conservation title hearing ("Strengthening Conservation Through the 2012 Farm Bill") will be held on Tuesday, February 28, at 10 AM (EST) in room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building (link to hearing details and streaming video here).
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Senate Agriculture Committee Provides Additional Details on Upcoming Farm Bill Hearings
The Senate Agriculture Committee has provided additional details on two of its upcoming Farm Bill related hearings (see the Committee's hearing calendar overview page here).
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