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Hearing on Climate Research and Agricultural Resiliency

Original title: THE ROLE OF CLIMATE RESEARCH IN SUPPORTING AGRICULTURAL RESILIENCY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs future federal agricultural policy, funding for research programs, and strategies for helping the U.S. farming sector manage climate-related risks.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Farmers and Agricultural Producers

The research discussed in this hearing aims to develop strategies for agricultural resiliency that may impact future farming practices.

Agricultural Research Institutions

These institutions provide the data and expertise that inform federal agricultural policy and potential research funding.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on June 15, 2022, to discuss how climate research can help farmers adapt to changing environmental conditions. Experts from universities and agricultural organizations provided testimony on the role of science in maintaining food production and farm stability.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on June 15, 2022, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
  • The session was the second session of the 117th Congress.
  • The hearing focused on the role of climate research in supporting agricultural resiliency.
  • Five expert witnesses provided testimony, including representatives from academia and the agricultural sector.
  • The committee received supplementary materials and submitted questions for the record from the witnesses.
  • Written statements were submitted by the National Young Farmers Coalition and Earthjustice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how climate research can support the resiliency of the agricultural sector.
Who testified at the hearing?
The witnesses included Dr. Thelma I. Velez, Dr. Sylvie M. Brouder, Dr. Ali Fares, Dr. Benjamin Z. Houlton, and Michael S. Vance.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs future federal agricultural policy, funding for research programs, and strategies for helping the U.S. farming sector manage climate-related risks.

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Discoveries

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Broad Stakeholder Input

The committee incorporated perspectives from both academic researchers and private agricultural entities, as well as advocacy groups like Earthjustice and the National Young Farmers Coalition.

Connected Entities

personDavid ScottChairman of the House Committee on AgricultureMap →
personThelma I. VelezResearch & Education Program Manager, Organic Farming Research FoundationMap →
personBenjamin Z. HoultonDean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell UniversityMap →
organizationHouse Committee on AgricultureCongressional committee conducting the hearingMap →
personGlenn ThompsonRanking Minority Member of the House Committee on AgricultureMap →
personSylvie M. BrouderProfessor of Agronomy, Purdue UniversityMap →
personMichael S. VanceManaging Partner, Southern Reds, LLCMap →
personAli FaresEndowed Professor, Prairie View A&M UniversityMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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