Farm Bill Hearing Dates Announced

House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) announced a series of field hearings for the 2012 Farm Bill. Lucas said the field hearings are the next step in the Farm Bill development because, “it gives us (lawmakers) a chance to see the countryside and visit with those directly impacted by our policy decisions in Washington.”

Lucas said agricultural policy affects every American and, “ensures farmers and ranchers have the tools necessary to continue to produce an affordable and stable food supply.”

The full schedule is below. For those who cannot attend the hearings, the House Agriculture Committee plans to provide a live webcast at this link.

Friday, March 9, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. EST
North Country Community College, Sparks Athletic Complex
23 Santanoni Ave – Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Friday, March 23, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. CDT
Carl Sandburg College, Student Center Building B
2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd. – Galesburg, IL 61401

Friday, March 30, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. CDT
Riceland Hall, Fowler Center
Arkansas State University
201 Olympic Drive – State University, AR 72467

Friday, April 20, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. CDT
Magouirk Conference Center
4100 W. Comanche  – Dodge City, KS 67801