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Wenstrup Statement on Passage of Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Farm Bill, as agreed upon by the House and Senate. This legislation works to address the decline in farming stability over the last five years and makes reforms to the Supplemental...

Wenstrup Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Farm Bill, which works to address the 5 year, 52 percent decline in the farm economy and makes over 35 improvements to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): “Every ...

Wenstrup Visits County Dairy Farm

On September 30, Representative Brad Wenstrup visited the Hesler Farm in Winchester to learn more about their dairy operations. While visiting the farm, Rep. Wenstrup enjoyed a large farm lunch and discussed agricultural issues with the family and guests. “Farmers are America’s original small busine...

Finding Alternatives to Eradicate ALB

I appreciate the committee's hard work on crafting the agriculture appropriations bill on the floor today—a bill that supports American farmers, protects the safety of our food, keeps rural America vibrant, and ensures our taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. I also want to ...

Congressman Wenstrup Comments on Passage of the Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After 2 years of start and stop negotiations, this week Congress passed a farm bill reauthorization. Missing were many of the agriculture and nutrition reforms the House of Representatives added over the summer of 2013, which would both better use existing resources and save taxpa...

Wenstrup: “A job is the best social reform program we have”

Building on efforts to reform the “Farm Bill” this summer, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform & Work Opportunity Act Thursday evening. The bill funds supplemental nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC for qualified recipients while closing loopholes to better ensure f...

House Passes a “Farm Only” Farm Bill, First Time in 50 Years

For the first time in nearly 50 years, the House of Representatives passed a stand-alone, five year farm bill that specifically addresses the nation’s farm and agriculture needs. H.R. 2642 contains crop insurance and conservation provisions as well as repeals outdated agriculture laws dating back to...

Wenstrup: “Ohio Farmers Deserve Better”

Following the vote on H.R. 1947, Representative Brad Wenstrup released this statement; “I am disappointed that the House could not bring a farm bill to the floor that truly serves and meets the needs of Ohioans. Ohio farmers deserve better, and Ohio taxpayers deserve better. We need a farm bill, but...