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Democrats and Republicans are co-sponsoring the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, which has broad support among farm groups.

July 31, 2025 – During a hearing in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden vehemently defended the agency’s ...

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July 31, 2025 – During a hearing in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden vehemently defended the agency’s ...