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On July 7, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns hosted the first Farm Bill Forum in Nashville, Tenn with more than 400 stakeholders – a full-capacity audience –gathered in the RFD-TV studio.
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns listens to comments from the studio audience as well as call-ins at the first Farm Bill Forum held on July 7, 2005 in Nashville, TN.
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"The interest in the next farm bill shown here today has exceeded my expectations," said Johanns after hosting the forum. "The thoughtful discourse on the direction of future farm policy is very encouraging and I look forward to the same caliber of discussion at future Farm Bill Forums as we continue our nationwide tour." He also announced the time and location of the next three USDA Farm Bill Forums:
- July 26 - 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (CST) North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND
- Aug. 3 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Minnesota Farm Fest - Redwood County, MN
- Aug. 4 - 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Wisconsin State Fair - West Allis, WI
The public is also welcome to submit their comments via the USDA Farm Bill Forums website – click on Farm Bill 2007 Official Comments
The National Grange also has a Farm Bill discussion board in the Policy Discussion Room on the Grange’s website – click on National Grange Online Policy Room
For more information
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