The State of Michigan has one of the most diverse agricultural populations in the United States. Congressman Dingell works hard to ensure that all Michigan farmers are able to provide food for our tables now and into the future.

August 09, 2007 - Darling Farms - As part of his annual farm tour, Congressman Dingell visited two farms and two nurseries in Monroe and Washtenaw counties to talk with and listen to local farmers about their concerns and priorities.

Congressman Dingell supported the Farm Bill because he believed that made family farmers a priority, maintained the critical safety net programs farmers relied on, continued to focus on the need to develop renewable energy and increased support for nutrition programs that help families in need.

Dingell is also working hard to promote farm conservation and bolster farm income by rewarding farmers for sound conservation practices. During the last farm bill debate, Congressman Dingell led the fight in the House of Representatives to make conservation programs a centerpiece bill, and supported the expansion of these programs during the 2008 Farm Bill debate. Programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program and the Wetlands Reserve Program provide valuable incentives for farmers and ranchers who work to improve our environment and protect against urban sprawl.

Congressman Dingell also believes that the agriculture industry shows great promise for its contributions to our nation’s energy supply through ethanol, biodiesel and other alternative fuels. These products burn cleaner, reduce American dependence on foreign oil, and are produced right here in the United States.

In addition to conservation and economics, Congressman Dingell has worked hard to provide assistance in the science of farming, making sure that when a plant or animal disease strikes America’s farms the United States Department of Agriculture has the resources necessary to provide answers.