Counties testify on public lands management and the 2023 Farm Bill
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VideoIdaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies on the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partnersCounties testify on public lands management and the 2023 Farm BillMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023, 9:30 am
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Counties testify on public lands management and the 2023 Farm Bill
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Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry at a hearing titled, A Review of Title VIII: Forestry Stakeholder Perspectives, to discuss the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partners in the successful management of our public lands.
Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies on the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partners2023-03-08Video2023-03-10
Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry at a hearing titled, A Review of Title VIII: Forestry Stakeholder Perspectives, to discuss the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partners in the successful management of our public lands.
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