Senator Collins’ Statement on the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
appreciate that USDA is recognizing our fishermen as farmers of the sea and establishing the Office of Seafood
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Collins, King Raise Ropeless Gear Concerns to Federal Policymakers
experienced firsthand, the Forum brings together fishermen, sea farmers, gear suppliers, state and federal scientists and regulators
King, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Strengthen American Fisheries
industries can access the same financing opportunities as farmers in the heartland.” More specifically the American Seafood Competitiveness … would recognize the seafood industry’s role as “farmers of the sea” by ensuring they have the same
King, Hoeven Fight for Potato Farmers, Call for Investigation into Canadian Trade Practices
prevent foreign producers from undercutting domestic potato farmers by selling at a cheaper price, however the senators argue … Administration to ensure its relief for specialty crop farmers addresses the needs of blueberry, potato, and apple farmers
King, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Small Farmers from Financial Risk
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) programs, which help farmers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing, or conservation practices. TheAgriculture … million, increase funding limits for farmers to $200,000 over five years, and expand the eligible uses
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver “Targeted, Data-Driven” Economic Relief for State’s Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers
Administration to ensure its relief for specialty crop farmers addresses the needs of blueberry, potato, and apple farmers … data-driven support for Maine’s specialty crop farmers, foresters, and fisheries so that they can withstand
Maine Delegation Urges Administration to Deliver Targeted Economic Relief for State’s Wild Blueberry, Potato, Apple Farmers
Administration to ensure its relief for specialty crop farmers addresses the needs of wild blueberry, potato, and apple … farmers across Maine. In aletterto Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the Maine Congressional Delegation urges the Administration
King Cosponsors Bill to Boost Organic Agriculture
greenhouse gas emissions and protect the health of farmers, farmworkers, and consumers who might otherwise be exposed … practices,”said Senator King.“TheOpportunities in Organic Acthelps farmers with the high costs and hurdles associated with entering
Senator Collins Announces Appointees to the Maine Farm Service Agency State Committee
committee for Maine are: FSA helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners invest in, improve, protect
Senators Collins, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Clinicians Provide Care for Patients Exposed to PFAS
December, Senators Collins and Shaheen reintroduced theRelief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act.This legislation would authorize grants … states to provide financial assistance to affected farmers, expand monitoring and testing, remediate PFAS, or even help farmers
Senators Collins, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Organic Farmers and Producers
Domestic Organic Farmers Investment Act would make permanent the USDA grant program that helps organic food producers grow … organic market by providing grants to farmers and businesses. While certified organic sales have grown to over
Maine Delegation Introduces Bill to Support Farmers Affected by PFAS
bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by toxic “forever chemicals,” also known … Collins and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree reintroduced theRelief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act.The legislation would authorize grants
Senator Collins’ Statement on Her Legislation to End the Government Shutdown
important funding that will support our veterans, troops, farmers, and rural communities, and provide full-year funding
Senator Collins’ Legislation to Reopen Government to be Signed into Law
veterans, shipbuilding workforce, and National Guard. By assisting farmers and investing in critical agricultural research and nutrition programs
Senate Passes Legislation to Reopen Government Championed by Senator Collins
veterans, shipbuilding workforce, and National Guard. By assisting farmers and investing in critical agricultural research and nutrition programs
Senator Collins Champions Deal to Reopen Government
another – will support our veterans, troops, farmers, and rural communities. Of note, this package will provide full-year
Senators Collins, Slotkin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Farmers and End Unfair Trade Practices
maple syrup producers, Maine’s specialty crop farmers contribute enormously to our state’s economy and culture,”said … coordination and oversight, our bill would help protect farmers who produce specialty crops from the market disruptions that
Senator Collins Calls for Disaster Relief for Maine Specialty Crop Producers
release of Livestock Forage Program funds to help farmers purchase feed and hay for the winter months. “Maine … Society informed me that in a survey of farmers representing approximately 80 percent of the state’s total
King, Colleagues Urge Administration to Continue Issuing Paper Checks for Americans
difficult to access financial services, including bank accounts. Farmers, small business owners, and others in these areas frequently … older and disabled Americans, small business owners, and farmers. The domestic forest products industry manufactures over $435 million
King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help the American Horticulture Industry Bloom
introduced bipartisan legislation to prioritize domestic horticulturists and farmers, and strengthen the American floral industry. TheAmerican Grown Actwould … taxpayer dollars. This money should benefit our American farmers and growers. By making this straightforward, patriotic principle
Senate Passes Appropriations Bills with Significant Wins for Maine
shipbuilding workforce and National Guard. By assisting farmers and investing in critical agricultural research and nutrition programs
Senator Collins, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Stop Mislabeling of Imitation Dairy Products
from a plant, nut, or grain, hurts dairy farmers who work tirelessly to ensure their products meet rigorous … economy and how hard our state’s dairy farmers work to produce nutritious milk, yogurt, cheese, and other
To Help Farmers and Cut Meat Costs, King, Paul Introduce Bill to Reduce Red Tape for Maine Farmers
currently allowed to make public sales. “Maine farmers should not face redundant barriers when it comes to meeting … commonsense to the process, supporting Maine’s farmers and bolstering the local foods movement, all while protecting consumer
Senator Collins, Rep. Golden Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Create Disaster Relief Fund for Loggers
assistance available to other industries, including fishermen and farmers, when natural disasters strike. Under theLoggers Economic Assistance … long done for our fishermen and farmers,”said RepresentativePingree.“We’ve already seen the harmful impacts climate change
Bill to Fund Key Agricultural Programs in Maine Clears Appropriations Committee
full Senate. “By assisting Maine’s farmers and investing in critical agricultural research and nutrition programs, this bill