WASHINGTON, DC – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance applauded the cloture vote in the Senate to move the Farm Bill forward for a final vote on Monday (June 10). The bipartisan vote of 75-22 sends a strong message that this legislation is vital and should be passed as soon as possible.
The bill addresses many priorities critical to the specialty crop industry, and includes programs supporting essential research, market promotion and nutrition, and continues the support of specialty crops that was established in the 2008 Farm Bill.
The overwhelming support shown also paves the way for the House of Representatives to move forward with their bill, an encouraging sign for moving both bills to final vote and conference, where any differences will be resolved.
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products. The alliance was established to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop agriculture and improve the health of Americans by broadening the scope of U.S. agricultural public policy. For more information, visit strongeragriculture.org.
Source: Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
