Sen. Stabenow to Become Senate Agriculture Committee Chair

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Michigan Democrat takes over on the eve of multi-billion dollar farm bill.

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Senator Stabenow’s Statement on Becoming Next Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today made the following statement on becoming the next Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

“I am ready to lead the Senate Agriculture Committee in the 112^th Congress. Agriculture is critical to Michigan’s economy, employing a quarter of our workforce. Not only does agriculture create jobs and feed our families across America, but it is also helping us develop new fuels and energy sources.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, as we begin writing a new farm bill that once again recognizes the importance of America’s agricultural economy and rural communities.” –U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.

Senator Stabenow has served on the Agriculture committees in the Michigan legislature, U.S. House of Representatives and currently the U.S. Senate. She was instrumental in achieving significant victories for Michigan in passage of the most recent Farm Bill, including the addition of a new fruit and vegetable title to the Act.