Agriculture

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene introduced amendments to the Farm Bill that would save free school meals and update eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) while also reducing the federal deficit. Currently, H.R. 1947, the Farm Bill, cuts $20.5 billion from nutrition programs like SNAP, which would result in nearly two million people losing SNAP benefits… Read more »

MOUNT VERNON — Local farmers and agricultural advocates largely supported the newest versions of the 2013 farm bill on Wednesday at a round-table discussion with U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene.Read the full article HERE. Read more »

LYNDEN, Wash. – Representative Suzan DelBene says it is crucial that Congress pass a farm bill.She will be visiting Lynden Friday to meet with local farmers and businesses for a round table discussion. Read the full story HERE. Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene released the following statement following the House Committee on Agriculture’s passage of the Farm Bill: Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene today introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting specialty crops, highlighting the vital role they play in America’s agricultural industry and calling for the inclusion of specialty crop programs in a new farm bill.“Whether it’s red raspberries, blueberries, green peas or any number of different fruits and vegetables grown by our local… Read more »

Since the Washington State University Mount Vernon Research Center was built in 1947, local farmers have relied on it to provide methods of controlling disease, research into new markets and ways to improve crop quality and yields. On a tour through the center Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., looked in on some of the agricultural research carried out there and heard… Read more »

With new committee assignment, DelBene will play major role in crafting a long-term farm bill and policies to strengthen Washington state’s agricultural economy Read more »