Presentations Titled: 'Agricultural Challenges of Today – How They Affect You Tomorrow.' Testimony: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Joel Johnson, Michigan State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Garry Lee, Michigan State Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Richard Sarff, Springfield Regional Office Deputy Director, USDA Risk Management Agency Guests from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD): Gary McDowell, Director Ken McFarlane, Chief Deputy Director Dave Armstrong, President and CEO, Greenstone Farm Credit Services Guests from Michigan State University (MSU): Ron Hendrick, Dean of College of Natural Resources Jeff Dwyer, Director, MSU Extension Guests from the Michigan Farm Bureau: Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau Doug Darling, Monroe County Framer Stephanie Schafer, Clinton County Farmer Tim Boring, Vice President, Michigan Agri-Business Association And any other business properly before the committee. Individuals wishing to present testimony electronically should contact the Clerk and bring an HDMI compatible device.
MEMBERS: SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE SENATOR KEVIN DALEY CHAIR 5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1777 FAX: (517) 373-5871 NOTICE OF SCHEDULED JOINT MEETING COMMITTEE: Senate Committee on Agriculture House Committee on Agriculture DATE: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: MSU Pavilion, Michigan State University 4301 Farm Lane Lansing, MI 48910 CONTACT: Elena Palombo, (517) 373-1721 Committee Clerk OfcSCC@senate.michigan.gov AGENDA Presentations Titled: 'Agricultural Challenges of Today – How They Affect You Tomorrow.' Testimony: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Guests from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Joel Johnson, Michigan State Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency Garry Lee, Michigan State Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Richard Sarff, Springfield Regional Office Deputy Director, USDA Risk Management Agency Guests from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD): Gary McDowell, Director Ken McFarlane, Chief Deputy Director Dave Armstrong, President and CEO, Greenstone Farm Credit Services Guests from Michigan State University (MSU): Ron Hendrick, Dean of College of Natural Resources Jeff Dwyer, Director, MSU Extension Guests from the Michigan Farm Bureau: Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau Doug Darling, Monroe County Framer Stephanie Schafer, Clinton County Farmer Tim Boring, Vice President, Michigan Agri-Business Association And any other business properly before the committee. Individuals wishing to present testimony electronically should contact the Clerk and bring an HDMI compatible device. In the spirit of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with a disability should feel free to contact the Senate Business Office by phone [(517) 373-1675] or email senbusinessoffice@senate.michigan.gov if requesting special services to effectively participate in the meeting.