U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
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| Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry | |
| Founded | 1825 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Washington D.C. |
| Products | Guides U.S. Agricultural Policies |
| Web site | http://agriculture.senate.gov/ |
On Dec. 9, 1825, the Senate, by a vote of 22-14, approved a resolution creating a standing committee on agriculture. The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry is that committee.[1] The goal of the committee is to help establish, guide, and examine agricultural policies in the U.S. and abroad.
Present Committee members address issues including commodity price and income supports, trade, research, food safety, nutrition, and soil conservation. The Great Depression, for example, redirected the thinking of agricultural leaders toward price supports and production controls to limit mounting commodity surpluses. Members of the Committee have formulated over time a rural safety net that undergirds an agricultural system.[2]
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History
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Products and Services
Membership
Key People
- Chairman, Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Resources
[http://agriculture.senate.gov/ S.Doc. 105-24: The United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 1825-1998]
References
- ↑ [ ]. . Retrieved on .
- ↑ Introduction By Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, And Senator Tom Harkin, Ranking Member Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. Senate Committee on Agriculture. Retrieved on October 13, 2008.
