U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program.
“This program continues the commitment made by President Trump and Secretary Rollins to help rural America in this extremely challenging environment. While this support is meaningful, we know more help is needed. I’m committed to working with my colleagues to secure additional farm assistance that delivers robust support for specialty crop growers and farmers across the country,” Boozman said.
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee is a standing committee within the United States Senate that oversees issues related to agriculture, nutrition, forestry, and rural matters. The committee has jurisdiction over agricultural commodities and related programs nationwide. It shapes national policies through hearings, legislative reviews, and studies on food, nutrition, hunger, and rural development. More information about its work can be found on its official website.
Since its origin in 1825, the committee has managed agricultural policy and played significant roles in advancing research and education in agriculture during the 1860s, implementing price supports in the 1930s, and promoting international trade in the 1990s.
