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Debbie Stabenow's Public Statements on Issue: Agriculture and Food

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09/23/2020 Tweet - "Last night, the House passed a bill to fund the government, which also includes important provisions for families and farmers in Michigan and across the country. https://agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/ranking-member-stabenow-statement-on-agreement-to-help-families-and-farmers-in-the-continuing-resolution"
08/11/2020 Tweet - "After numerous families in Michigan and across the country received mysterious packets of seeds in the mail, @SenGaryPeters and I are calling on federal agencies to team up to stop possible threats to agriculture and our environment."
06/25/2020 Tweet - "President Trump wants to give the lobster industry trade aid, yet Michigan fruit and vegetable farmers who have suffered from tariffs received nothing. Unacceptable!"
06/09/2020 Tweet - "In the past, the Trump Administration has failed to distribute aid to farmers fairly. Now more than ever, we need to make sure USDA relief reaches the farms that have been hit the hardest!"
05/16/2020 Tweet - "In order to safely operate our plants during this crisis, we need to protect the frontline workers putting their lives on the line. I led a group of 29 Senators in making recommendations to the USDA on essential ways to improve safety at meat processing plants."
03/19/2020 Tweet - "I worked with the State Superintendent and the USDA to ensure Michigan children won't miss a meal while our schools are closed. Families can learn where to find meals for their kids here:"
12/19/2019 Tweet - "In a time of great uncertainty for agriculture, we need policies that support our Michigan corn and soybean farmers. The Trump Administration's final biofuels proposal falls far short of what was promised to farmers."
08/19/2019 Tweet - "While Michigan agriculture is struggling with poor weather and trade disruptions, the Trump administration continues to side with Big Oil instead of our farmers. Unacceptable!"
07/25/2019 Tweet - "Reliable credit is essential for Michigan farmers who want to grow their businesses. It's an honor to receive the Friend of Farm Credit award from @AgriBank_FCB for the changes we made in the #FarmBill to improve credit access for farms of all sizes and veterans in agriculture."
07/18/2019 Tweet - "#AgResearch is vital to Michigan agriculture, helping our farmers be more productive and resilient. Unfortunately, the Administration is going around Congress to relocate USDA researchers, which is causing a concerning loss of expertise that will hurt farmers."
06/18/2019 Tweet - "Michigan dairy farmers can finally sign up for the improvements I authored in the #FarmBill to help them weather financial uncertainty. Dairy is our state's top commodity and this new support will help strengthen our ag economy!"
06/11/2019 Tweet - "Yet another concerning report about a foreign company profiting from aid for American farmers hurt by the Administration's chaotic approach to trade. I am urging the Administration to stop subsidizing our competitors!"
12/20/2018 Tweet - "Vital support for our farmers, families and agricultural economy in Michigan was just signed into law by the President. Proud to co-author this important legislation and to witness its signing! #FarmBill"
12/19/2018 Tweet - "The 2018 #FarmBill could not have happened without the important work being done on a daily basis by our conservation and environmental leaders. I am so thankful to them for working with me to protect our land, water and wildlife."
12/17/2018 Tweet - "Great to be with @MayorMikeDuggan, @BlakeFarms, and @FarmOakland at Eastern Market this morning to celebrate the passage of the 2018 #FarmBill, which supports Michigan agriculture -- our 2nd largest industry!"
12/17/2018 Tweet - "The 2018 #FarmBill doubles down on the progress we have already made for Michigan agriculture. It will support Detroit's growing agriculture economy and make sure our communities have access to more healthy, local food."
12/14/2018 Tweet - "This week, Congress passed the 2018 #FarmBill, which I co-authored to support Michigan's farmers and communities. It's truly a bipartisan victory that has Michigan on every page!"
12/13/2018 Tweet - "Great to join @Morning_Joe to talk about passage of our bipartisan Farm Bill with the largest vote ever in the Senate and a strong vote in the House. If you work hard to build consensus on both sides of the aisle, you can get a lot done."
12/12/2018 Tweet - "BREAKING NEWS - House passes bipartisan 2018 #FarmBill. It now heads to the President's desk! Read more about the wins for MI here:"
12/11/2018 Tweet - "The 2018 bipartisan #FarmBill is a jobs bill for Michigan -- it will fuel our economy, support our farmers, protect our Great Lakes, strengthen our small towns and rural communities as well as improve food access for our families. https://www.stabenow.senate.gov/news/stabenow-final-farm-bill-has-michigan-on-every-page …"
12/11/2018 Tweet - "Big news - the Senate just passed our bipartisan Farm Bill that has Michigan on every page! This bill strongly supports our farmers and agricultural economy, our state's second largest industry, and maintains a strong safety net for families and seniors in need."
12/03/2018 Tweet - "We have finally reached a bipartisan agreement in principle on a new #FarmBill that will continue to strengthen Michigan agriculture!"
11/02/2018 Tweet - "Michigan grows more tart cherries than any other state. That's why I pushed for an important change to level the playing field for our world famous cherries. I'll keep working with trade officials to hold other countries accountable!"
10/31/2018 Tweet - "Michigan is #1 in the country for tart cherry production. I am so proud to be the champion for our cherry growers and all of Michigan's farmers. #MiSen #MadeInMichigan"
10/12/2018 Tweet - "Our farmers are the foundation of Michigan's agricultural economy, which supports 1 in 4 jobs in our state. Today and every day, let's celebrate the men and women who grow the food we eat! #NationalFarmersDay"
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