Washington, DC - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joined a bipartisan group of Senators requesting the Department of Justice (DOJ) to uphold its existing enforcement policy regarding...
National Farmers Union Presents Bennet with Golden Triangle Award
Washington, D.C. - The National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today with the 2016 Golden Triangle Award, the organization's highest legislative honor. The annual...
Bennet Visits Farms in Northern Colorado and Eastern Plains to Discuss Issues Important to Local Producers
Denver, CO - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet visited farms in Northern Colorado and on the Eastern Plains to meet with local producers about issues facing the agriculture industry....
Bennet Statement on GMO Labeling Bill
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote to advance a bill that would establish a mandatory national labeling standard for foods...
Bennet Applauds Funding for Water Irrigation Efficiency Projects in Colorado River Basin
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed the joint announcement by the Agriculture and Interior Departments that the agencies will coordinate to invest more than $47...
Bennet-Backed National Bison Legacy Act Heads to President’s Desk
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today applauded House passage of the National Bison Legacy Act. The bill, cosponsored by Bennet, establishes the North American bison as the...
USDA to Increase Irrigation Rental Rates for Republican River Farmers and Ranchers Following Urging from Bennet
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will increase Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) irrigation rental...
Bennet: Roberts GMO Labeling Bill Doesn’t Strike Right Balance for Colorado
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate's vote on a bill that would establish a national voluntary labeling standard for foods containing...
Bennet Statement on Agriculture Committee’s Consideration of Voluntary GMO Labeling Bill
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the Senate Agriculture Committee's consideration of a bill to establish a national voluntary labeling...
Three Colorado Projects Win Farm Bill Conservation Grants
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that three projects in Colorado have been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to receive a total of $5.4...
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