Welcome and thank you for visiting the homepage of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture is at the heart of so many issues that impact our
lives each day – from producing food and fiber and the fuel that
supplies our vehicles to the conservation of our natural resources
and the economic growth and jobs in rural areas. The responsibilities
and goals of the Senate Agriculture Committee are as diverse as
the needs of American agriculture. The policies developed by this
committee will support efforts to move our country forward, help
rural communities grow and succeed and help boost the rural economy
to preserve opportunities for the next generation for states like
Arkansas. (cont'd)
In June of 2008 H.R. 2419 was signed into law by the President of the United States. Also known as the Food, Conservation & Energy act of 2008, the Farm Bill included $285 billion for agriculture and farming industries.
The American farmer is the backbone of our nation's food supply. Read more about what they do to make sure Americans have enough to eat.