Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow delivered her farewell address to the Senate and agriculture was part of that speech. The Michigan senator said she was proud to put her stamp on the country’s farm and food policy. “As the author of the specialty crop title in the farm bill, I’m grateful that the full diversity of farms, small and large, are now reflected in our funding in our agricultural policy,” said Stabenow. “And so pleased that families across our country have access to healthy, locally grown foods through farmers’ markets and urban agriculture, and our children can count on permanent funding for summer meals and other critical food assistance.” Stabenow did not seek reelection. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will succeed Stabenow as the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee.
