1/ This week, Congress passed the Farm Bill. It includes a number of provisions I authored to support Maine agriculture. This industry employs thousands of Mainers and is the main economic driver of countless rural communities. bit.ly/2EtfrO1
2/ The Next Generation in Agriculture Act, a provision I authored with @SenatorHeitkamp, supports programs that help new farmers enter and remain in the industry. bit.ly/2zOMxUz
3/ I also joined my northeastern colleagues in securing improvements to the Northern Border Regional Commission, which funds grants for rural Maine projects that create jobs. This year alone, the NBRC awarded $2.9 million in grants throughout Maine. bit.ly/2QLl6Vk
4/ The Dairy Innovation Act, a provision I authored with @SenatorBaldwin, establishes regional initiatives to spur innovation in dairy businesses, modernize existing dairy plants, & support new entrepreneurs. bit.ly/2LcVkEg
5/ The Farm Bill also includes a bill I authored with @SenBobCasey to strengthen organic research. I recently discussed this bill with Sarah Alexander, @MOFGA's new executive director, whose organization has been an invaluable resource throughout the Farm Bill negotiations. 
6/ This Farm Bill provides many other great benefits for our state and country. Maine farmers work tirelessly every day to meet the growing demand for locally grown and raised products, and this legislation will provide them with the support they need to succeed.
