Dear Colleagues,
The public is welcome to attend a USDA listening session for the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill on February 26th, 9 a.m. ET. The listening session will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share their thoughts about how USDA can streamline and improve program delivery, as well as enhance customer service. USDA is also seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service. Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on program implementation.
The 2018 Farm Bill provides support, certainty, and stability to our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs, and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation.
The event will be streamed live on www.farmers.gov/farmbill. Although free, pre-registration is requested.
Written comments are encouraged by February 22, 2019; additional comments will be accepted through March 1, 2019. To submit comments, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID USDA–2019–0001. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. You may also submit written comments at the listening session. Comments received will be publicly available on www.regulations.gov.
Thank you.
Kathleen Nolan, Director, ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OCG)