Washington, D.C. – Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced that his agriculture policy staff and his regional staff will host three days of Farm Bill listening sessions throughout Eastern Colorado next week. 

“From severe drought to volatile supply chains, Colorado farmers and ranchers have faced a difficult few years,” said Bennet. “These listening sessions are an opportunity for Coloradans to tell us how Washington can be a better partner to producers across the state. I look forward to hearing your ideas.”

In an effort to make sure Colorado’s voice is part of the national discussion about next year’s Farm Bill, Bennet’s staff will continue to host listening sessions across the state throughout 2022. In 2017, Bennet organized two dozen staff-led Farm Bill Listening Sessions around the state. This year, Bennet kicked off his listening sessions with roundtables in Pueblo and Fort Collins in April and May.

Anyone with input on the Farm Bill process is welcome to attend, including local producers, community leaders, economic development leaders, and local institutions and businesses. 

Attendees should RSVP to james_thompson@bennet.senate.gov with the location where they would like to attend, their name, title and organization (if applicable), and contact information. Additional details about each listening session and media guidance is available below.

Senator Bennet’s Farm Bill Listening Sessions

Fort Morgan

Sterling

Wray

Burlington

Lamar

Springfield 

La Junta

Limon

MEDIA GUIDANCE

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Bennet Staff to Hold Farm Bill Listening Sessions

Senator Michael Bennet invites you to speak with his staff during upcoming Farm Bill listening sessions. This is an opportunity for Coloradans to share with Bennet’s staff how Washington can be a better partner to producers across the state. Anyone with input on the process, including local producers, community leaders, economic development leaders, and local institutions and businesses, is welcome to attend.

Below is a list of upcoming listening sessions:

Fort Morgan: On Monday, June 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at Quail Ridge Dairy, 13500 County Road 21, Fort Morgan, CO.

Sterling: On Monday, June 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at CSU Regional Engagement Center, 304 Main St., Sterling, CO.

Wray: On Monday, June 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at Wray Rehabilitation and Activity Center, 700 Main St., Wray, CO.

Burlington: On Tuesday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at Burlington Community Center, Room B, 340 S 14th St., Burlington, CO.

Lamar: On Tuesday, June 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at May Ranch, County Road MM and County Road 12, Lamar, CO.

Springfield: On Tuesday, June 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at Baca County Resource Center, 1260 Main St., Springfield, CO

La Junta: On Wednesday, June 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at the Otero County Courthouse, Bauserman Room (107), 13 W. 3rd St. La Junta, CO. 

Limon: On Wednesday, June 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bennet’s staff will hold a listening session at the Limon Community Building, 477 D Ave., Limon, CO.

Attendees should RSVP to james_thompson@bennet.senate.gov with the location where they would like to attend, their name, title and organization (if applicable), and contact information.