Energy programs defended at Farm Bill hearing | AgriPulse

Energy programs defended at Farm Bill hearing | AgriPulse: "The Senate Committee on Agriculture held its first Farm Bill hearing of 2012 today, which focused on the benefits of energy programs in rural America, as well as strategies to addressing economic development programs for the next Farm Bill. "

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Several witness also testified specifically on the energy programs in the Farm Bill, expressing support for an Energy Title that includes “robust” funding for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) and the Biorefinery Assistance Program. 

“Renewable energy is the future of rural America,” said Chairman of Show Me Energy Cooperative in Missouri and National Farmers Union member, Steve Flick. “There are obvious constraints on the budget. However, programs like BCAP, REAP and Biorefinery Assistance should not be seen as a handout, but rather a hand up that will change the way we live in rural America.” 

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