Senate Passes Hirono Provision to Help Volcano-Impacted Farmers on Hawaii Island in 2018 Farm Bill
June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Senator Mazie K. Hirono successfully included a provision in the 2018 Senate Farm Bill that would allow volcano-impacted farmers to retroactively apply for coverage under the Non-insured Crop Assistance Program (NAP). The bipartisan Farm Bill, which sets policy and funding levels for agriculture and nutrition programs through 2023, was approved in the Senate by a 86-11 vote. The b . . .
Senator Mazie K. Hirono successfully included a provision in the 2018 Senate Farm Bill that would allow volcano-impacted farmers to retroactively apply for coverage under the Non-insured Crop Assistance Program (NAP). The bipartisan Farm Bill, which sets policy and funding levels for agriculture and nutrition programs through 2023, was approved in the Senate by a 86-11 vote. The b . . .