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Representative Jeff Fortenberry's Public Statements on Agriculture and Food

Jeff Fortenberry
Full Name: Jeff Fortenberry
Office: U.S. House (NE) - District 1, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Celeste; 5 Children
Birth Date: 12/27/1960
Birth Place: Baton Rouge, LA
Home City: Lincoln, NE
Religion: Catholic

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June 6, 2013 Fortenberry Helps Introduce Bipartisan Initiative to Continue Conservation Planning on Fragile Farm Land Washington, DC
June 5, 2013 Reps. Mike Thompson, Jeff Fortenberry Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Conservation and Incentivize Responsible Farming Practices Washington, DC
April 26, 2013 Fort Report: Our Next Ag Generation Unknown
April 25, 2013 Fortenberry Helps Introduce Bipartisan Initiative to Support New Generation of Farmers Washington, DC
April 25, 2013 Legislation Aims to Support Next Generation of Farmers Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 USDA Accepts Fortenberry Recommendations for Program Reforms Washington, DC
Jan. 4, 2013 Fort Report: The Fiscal Cliff Vote Unknown
Sept. 29, 2012 Fort Report: The Future of the Farm Bill Unknown
Aug. 2, 2012 Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 Washington, DC
July 19, 2012 Letter to the Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House; the Honorable Eric Cantor, Majority Leader; the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader; and the Honorable Steny Hoyer, Minority Whip Washington, DC
July 12, 2012 Fortenberry Supports Farm Bill Advancement from Ag Committee Washington, DC
July 11, 2012 Fortenberry to Cosponsor Sodsaver Amendment in Farm Bill Markup Washington, DC
July 10, 2012 Fortenberry: Farm Bill Must be Lean, Fair, Forward-Looking Washington, DC
June 15, 2012 Fort Report: Made in America Unknown
June 11, 2012 Letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson Washington, DC
June 7, 2012 The Ag Minute: EPA's Eyes in the Sky Concerns Ag Community Washington, DC
May 14, 2012 Opportunities for Young Farmers Unknown
May 10, 2012 Subcommittee Hearing Takeaway: Access to Credit Critical for Farmers Washington, DC
May 4, 2012 Detasseling is Back! Unknown
Oct. 26, 2011 Legislation Aims to Draw New Generation of Farmers Washington, DC
June 14, 2011 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 Washington, DC
May 12, 2011 Fortenberry: Vibrant Ag Economy Strengthens U.S. Economy Washington, DC
Nov. 1, 2010 Agriculture's Profound Benefits to America Unknown
May 11, 2010 A Healthy Heartland: The Critical Role of Agriculture Unknown
Feb. 22, 2010 The Fort Report - Agricultural Life: Reflecting The Best Of Our Traditions And Providing New Opportunities Unknown
Feb. 12, 2010 The Fort Column Agricultural Life: Reflecting The Best Of Our Traditions And Providing New Opportunities Unknown
July 14, 2009 Letter To The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department Of Agriculture Unknown
July 8, 2009 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food And Drug Administration, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Washington, DC
June 11, 2009 Hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture - Pending Climate Legislation Washington, DC
March 26, 2009 Fortenberry Leads Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Obesity and Nutrition Issues Washington, DC
Aug. 27, 2007 Ford Report: Local Food Conference Lincoln, NE
July 26, 2007 Farm, Nutrition, And Bioenergy Act Of 2007 Washington, DC
July 20, 2007 Fortenberry Comments on the House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill Washington, DC
July 5, 2007 Fortenberry Urges House Agriculture Committee to Adopt Farm Payment Limitations and Eliminate Excess Washington, DC
Feb. 6, 2007 Preparing for New Farm Policy-blog Washington, DC
Sept. 26, 2006 Hearing: Hearing On Members Proposals On Tax Issues Introduced In The 109th Congress Washington, DC
Sept. 13, 2006 Fortenberry Renews Support for New Farm Bill Washington, DC
March 4, 2006 Fortenberry Outlines Vision of Agricultural Opportunity Congressman Says New Opportunities Will Shape Agriculture and Farm Policy Nebraska City, NE
Oct. 28, 2005 Fortenberry Works to Achieve Equitable Agriculture Budget Reconciliation Washington, DC
Oct. 26, 2005 Fortenberry Introduces Bill Seeking Stronger Enforcement of Agriculture Payment Limitations Washington, DC
July 21, 2005 Fortenberry Statement at Agriculture Committee Hearing on Renewable Fuels Standard Washington, DC

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