SELBYVILLE, Del. – On Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) will visit Johnson's Country Market and farm to discuss the effects of the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 on Delaware farmers like owners Keith and Rebecca Johnson. On Sept. 30, 2012, the current 2008 Farm bill programs expired, reverting many laws to depression-era agriculture policy.

In June, the Senate passed a bipartisan, long-term farm bill that would reduce the deficit by $23.6 billion, eliminate wasteful spending and provide farmers with critical safety net. Among those provisions included in the legislation is language championed by Sen. Carper to prioritize research to improve feed choices for the poultry, livestock and food production industries and to help safeguard conservation resources for Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. In July, the House Agriculture committee approved a bipartisan long-term Farm bill, but thus far House Leaders have declined to bring the measure up for a vote.  

WHAT:

Sen. Carper visits Johnson's Country Market and urges House Leaders to take action on 2012 Farm Bill

WHEN:

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

WHERE:

Johnson's Country Market, 36258 Zion Church Road, Selbyville, DE