Bennet Announces Farm Bill Listening Sessions on the West Slope and Northwestern Colorado, Invites Coloradans to Attend

Denver  – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that his agriculture policy staff and his regional staff will host two days of Farm Bill listening sessions on the West Slope and Northwestern Colorado on August 18 and 19. 

“From severe drought to volatile supply chains, Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities have faced a difficult few years,” said Bennet. “These listening sessions with my staff are an opportunity for Coloradans to tell us how Washington can be a better partner to producers and nutrition advocates across the state.”

In an effort to make sure Colorado’s voice is part of the national discussion about next year’s Farm Bill, staff members from Bennet’s office  will continue to host listening sessions across the state throughout 2022. In 2017, Bennet organized two dozen staff-led Farm Bill Listening Sessions around the state. This year, Bennet kicked off his listening sessions with roundtables in Pueblo and Fort Collins in April and May. Bennet’s office held eight listening sessions in June on Colorado’s Eastern Plains.

Anyone with input on the Farm Bill process is welcome to attend, including local producers, community leaders, economic development leaders, and local institutions and businesses. 

Attendees should RSVP to james_thompson@bennet.senate.gov with the location where they would like to attend, their name, title and organization (if applicable), and contact information. Additional details about each listening session and media guidance is available below.

Hotchkiss

Glenwood Springs 

Craig

Steamboat Springs 

Kremmling

MEDIA GUIDANCE 

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Bennet Staff to Hold Farm Bill Listening Sessions

Senator Michael Bennet invites you to speak with his staff during upcoming Farm Bill listening sessions. This is an opportunity for Coloradans to share with staff members from Bennet’s office how Washington can be a better partner to producers across the state. Anyone with input on the process, including local producers, community leaders, economic development leaders, and local institutions and businesses, is welcome to attend.

Below is a list of upcoming listening sessions:

Hotchkiss: On Thursday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., staff from Bennet’s office will hold a listening session at Delicious Orchards, 39126 Highway 133, Hotchkiss, CO.

Glenwood Springs: On Thursday, August 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., staff from Bennet’s office will hold a listening session at the Colorado River Water Conservation District, Board Room, 201 Centennial St., Suite 200, Glenwood Springs, CO.

Craig: On Thursday, August 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., staff from Bennet’s office  will hold a listening session at Colorado Northwestern Community College, Craig Campus Library, 2801 W. 9th St., Craig, CO.

Steamboat Springs: On Friday, August 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., staff from Bennet’s office  will hold a listening session at the Routt County Courthouse, Commissioners Hearing Room, 522 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO.

Kremmling: On Friday, August 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., staff from Bennet’s office  will hold a listening session at Moffat County Extension, Grand County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 210 S. 11th St., Kremmling, CO.

Attendees should RSVP to james_thompson@bennet.senate.gov with the location where they would like to attend, their name, title and organization (if applicable), and contact information.