Subject: [pest-managers] FW: Secretary Johanns Releases Farm Bill Listening Tour Summaries
USDA has released documents based on input received at the Farm Bill listening sessions.
Several summaries of particular interest to you, including Agricultural Pests & Diseases, Specialty Crops, Organic Farming, EQIP, and Research, Education & Econonomics. Go to www.usda.gov for links to the summaries.
I have only scanned the summaries, but they appear to contain some useful (specific) suggestions. We will be wise to look for ways to help address the needs identified in these documents and make sure we highlight successes in doing so.
Mike Fitzner
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Michael S. Fitzner
Director, Plant Systems
Plant & Animal Systems Unit
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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From: Allen, Janet
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Subject: Secretary Johanns Releases Farm Bill Listening Tour Summaries
Dear Colleagues,
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced yesterday afternoon that USDA has completed a summary of the public comments submitted verbally and in writing during USDA's Farm Bill Forum listening tour. The summaries will serve as a basis for USDA policy review and analysis in preparation for the 2007 farm bill.
To review the materials and listen to Secretary Johanns’ tele-news conference, go to www.usda.gov.
Have a great week,
Janet Allen
Communications Director
USDA - Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
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