Issues related to sustainable packaging and circular economy, including composting, collection, recycling, end-market development, and claims. Issues related to carbon dioxide capture and utilization for food and beverage applications. Issues related to renewable energy permitting and industrial decarbonization.
Funding for continued agricultural research and development programs for specialty crops.
Issues related to promotion of healthy/positive hydration including areas of public-private collaboration, ingredient safety and protection of consumer choice in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Issues related to farmer support and long-term agricultural development, including support for regenerative agricultural, agricultural R&D, and technical assistance programs.
Issues related to import of foreign agricultural products.