Webinar Listening Sessions: Industrial hemp and rural development in the 2018 Farm Bill

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding two webinar listening sessions regarding implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. One is focused on hemp production and the other on rural development.

The Native Farm Bill Coalition encourages tribal leaders to participate in these webinar listening sessions or submit comments online. For more information, visit farmers.gov/farmbill .

Most importantly, we believe that the USDA must commit to do in-person, regional government-to-government tribal consultations, and allow for USDA agencies and state-level officials to host meetings and listening sessions to ensure full engagement of Indian Country during Farm Bill implementation.

Industrial Hemp Listening Session

March 13, 12-3 p.m. EDT

USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service is soliciting input on hemp production as authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. Register here.

Rural Development Listening Session

March 14, 2-4 p.m. EDT

USDA Rural Development is seeking input on provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill that promote rural development, increase access to rural broadband, and expand credit to rural communities. Register here.

Please note that registration is required for this webinar and interested participants must register by March 13 at 3 p.m. EDT.

For USDA's list of upcoming Farm Bill listening sessions, click here.