Season 3 Episode 5: Senator Debbie Stabenow on Agriculture and Climate Change
Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee Debbie Stabenow joins OCP founder Heidi Heitkamp on the Hot Dish podcast to discuss the historic, bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act and how farmers can play a leading role in climate action. They discuss the impact of voluntary, climate-smart agriculture and Senator Stabenow gives a sneak peek at the upcoming Farm Bill.
Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee Debbie Stabenow joins OCP founder Heidi Heitkamp on the Hot Dish podcast to discuss the historic, bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act and how farmers can play a leading role in climate action. They discuss the impact of voluntary, climate-smart agriculture and Senator Stabenow gives a sneak peek at the upcoming Farm Bill.
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Creators and Guests

Host
Heidi Heitkamp
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp served as the first female senator elected from North Dakota from 2013 – 2019. he is the founder and Chair of the One Country Project, an organization focused on addressing the needs and concerns of rural America. Heidi was recently named the Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, a university she has long been committed to and a place where she enjoys engaging with students over civic discussions while encouraging them to seek opportunities in public service to our country. Heidi also serves as a contributor to both CNBC and ABC News.
