Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Pat Roberts held the first Farm Bill field hearing at Michigan State University Tuesday. The discussion was focused on how the committee can strengthen the 2012 Farm Bill to boost the economy and create jobs. Stabenow says the ag sector has grown at a faster rate than the rest of the economy – and she is committed to keeping that momentum going. Roberts says the perspective of the 15 witnesses at the hearing- and that of other farmers and ranchers – will be critical in drafting policies that provide producers and rural America with the tools necessary for success.