Conversations Live: A Special Conversation on the U.S. Farm Bill: Why It Matters
Aired Thursday, May 25, 2023
The U.S Farm Bill is up for renewal this year. It will impact farmers, but also programs like food stamps and disaster aid. In this special conversation we’ll talk with a panel to discuss why the U.S. Farm Bill is important for the lives of Pennsylvanians and all Americans.
We also want to hear from you! Submit your questions to connect@wpsu.org.
Host
Carolyn Donaldson
Guests
Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson
Agriculture Committee Chairman
R-PA-15
Rep. David Scott
Agriculture Committee Ranking Member
D-GA-13
Richard Roush, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
Penn State University
References
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- Give feedback for the Farm Bill: Republican Link
- Give feedback for the Farm Bill: Democrat Link
- House Committee on Agriculture
- The U.S. Farm Bill
- What is the Farm Bill?
- NPR: The U.S. farm bill is up for renewal this year. Here’s what’s at stake
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