Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s finalization of Obama-era Origin of Livestock rule, which levels the playing field for organic dairy farmers, thus protecting the integrity of the organic label:
“Finally, family-run organic farms will not be harmed by unfair loopholes in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Angus King (I-Maine) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly and fully utilize all USDA resources and authorities that can assist in responding to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcement of $130 million in supplemental American Rescue Plan funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). This funding, which is divided into $65 million for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 each, will promote competition and create more and better markets for local… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) joined a group of lawmakers in urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to respond to the recommendations of the Northeast Dairy Task Force as quickly as possible. The Task Force was established in response to Danone’s announcement that it would terminate contracts with 89 organic dairy farms in the Northeast, leaving… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – House Agriculture Committee member Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement on today's announcement that the USDA will Invest $1 Billion in Climate Smart Commodities, Expanding Markets, Strengthening Rural America:
“The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Secretary Vilsack announced today marks… Read more »
The full hearing was streamed live and can be accessed on YouTube.
Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree participated in a House Agriculture Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee Hearing, where U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials provided an update on conservation programs under the respective authorities of the Natural Resources Conservation… Read more »
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced USDA Rural Development has awarded funding to two organizations in Maine’s First Congressional District totaling $2.57 Million.
“As a member of both the House Agriculture and House Appropriations Committees, I’ve advocated for federal funding that supports critical infrastructure and economic development in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack in a House Committee on Agriculture hearing focused on reviewing the state of the rural economy. Specifically, Pingree pressed Secretary Vilsack on what steps the USDA is taking to evaluate and act on the Northeast Dairy Taskforce’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) to establish a comprehensive aquaculture workforce training system to support Maine’s rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
“Maine’s aquaculture… Read more »
NORTH HAVEN, ME—Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today hailed the Biden-Harris Administration’s Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain, which includes four core strategies for creating a more competitive, fair, resilient meat and poultry sector:
“For too long, our meat and poultry supply chain has been over reliant on… Read more »
