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 disclosure, 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.
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.