On how they have been impacted by environmental regulations. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee heard from industry stakeholders, including representatives from the American Farm bureau, the National Farmers union and the National Pork producers council. This hearing is an hour and 45 minutes. Good morning. I call this hearing to order. Today, well hold a hearing on the impact of federal environmental regulations and policies on American Farming and ranching communities. The discussion here today is not about the value of environmental regulations but about how some federal regulations can be inflexible, antiquated, duplicative and ultimately harmful to american agriculture, a critical part of our nations economy. Members of this committee should work to ensure environmental laws are strong and effective without being overly burdensome. This is often a difficult task. The United States is blessed with diverse ecosystems that often require different kinds of stewardship t
Policies on American Farming and ranching communities. The discussion here today is not about the value of environmental regulations but about how some federal regulations can be inflexible, antiquated, duplicative and ultimately harmful to american agriculture, a critical part of our nations economy. Members of this committee should work to ensure environmental laws are strong and effective without being overly burdensome. This is often a difficult task. The United States is blessed with diverse ecosystems that often require different kinds of stewardship to remain healthy. In wyoming, we have an abundance of sage brush brainy, forests, a variety of mountain habitats and wetlands. Wyoming ranchers and farmers are familiar with each ecosystem and its needs. This is where they live, work and invest their energies. Farmers and ranchers are the original stewards. They understand that landscapes and watersheds need to be healthy to support native plants, wildlife, crops and livestock. They
Panel. Dont let the suit fool you. I am a farm boy from south dakota, which is why im super excited about this panel and introducing our great speakers as well as our moderator. My name is joseph schwartz. We all know that agriculture has transformed over the last century. Not just how we grow our food but how we move our food and how we trade with other countries. And so leading us through this very important global conversation is adam ferris, a moderator. Hes an alumnist at the university of oklahoma and will graduate from the u. S. Army work college with a masters in strategic studies in july. So congratulations, adam. The light is at the end of the total. Some of the students here are graduating in may in the room. Dale moore is the director of Public Policy. He joined in 2011 as the executive director of Public Policy and manager of the agriculture and trade policy team. Lisa shroeder is a global director of trade. As part of the Global Affairs and Public Policy team lisa has dir
A critical part of our nations economy. Members of this committee should work to ensure environmental laws are strong and effective without being overly burdensome. This is often a difficult task. The United States is blessed with diverse ecosystems that often require different kinds of stewardship to remain healthy. In wyoming, we have an abundance of sage brush brainy, forests, a variety of mountain habitats and wetlands. Wyoming ranchers and farmers are familiar with each ecosystem and its needs. This is where they live, work and invest their energies. Farmers and ranchers are the original stewards. They understand that landscapes and watersheds need to be healthy to support native plants, wildlife, crops and livestock. Theyre living proof that interacting with nature can be done in an environmentally sound way, often leaving the resources in better condition than they found them. Washington policies do not always translate well in Rural America. When im home in wyoming, i often hea
Beef association. From the school of Public Policy of georgetown university, this is an hour and 20 minutes. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and well coom come t panel. Dont let the suit fool you. I am a farm boy from south dakota, which is why im super excited about this panel and introducing our great speakers as well as our moderator. My name is joseph schwartz. We all know that agriculture has transformed over the last century. Not just how we grow our food but how we move our food and how we trade with other countries. And so leading us through this very important global conversation is adam ferris, a moderator. Hes an alumnist at the university of oklahoma and will graduate from the u. S. Army work college with a masters in strategic studies in july. So congratulations, adam. The light is at the end of the total. Some of the students here are graduating in may in the room. Dale moore is the director of Public Policy. He joined in 2011 as the executive director of Public Pol