Champion for Growers Stabenow to lead Senate Agriculture Committee

摘要

Michigan's Debbie Stabenow is the new chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, due to the defeat of Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln in the last election. In taking over thtev committee, she will take the lead in writing the 2012 Farm Bill, as well as dealing with legislation involving forestry and nutrition. The appointment will directly impact specialty crops."Sen. Stabenow has been a strong supporter of specialty crops," said Earl Peterson of Peterson Farms. "She has gone above and beyond to really help when we needed her and always taken the time to personally respond, even with her busy schedule. I am extremely happy with her appointment."