Non-profit food banks help turn food waste into food rescue

11/21/18 6:11 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

Food banks and other non-profits are stepping up to help the government turn what would be wasted food much needed nourishment to "food-insecure" families.

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Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark. The Arkansas First District Representative isn’t a fan of the infrastructure packages under consideration in Washington. As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Crawford believes climate-smart agriculture programs and conservation spending should fall under the ag leadership of legislators. He doesn’t see an urgency to approve new funds now that amend or compete with existing farm programs. Crawford is outspoken on what he sees as China’s growing influence in Latin America and trade tactics that undermine U.S. national security. He also discusses the lack of new trade agreements and prospects for immigration reform.

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Capitol Hill Democrats are trying to forge an agreement on a Build Back Better reconciliation package, and farm policy watchers are trying to determine what the long-term impact the bill's investments might have. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman, R-Ark., joins Agri-Pulse to discuss that bill as well as upcoming policy discussions surrounding cattle markets.

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