Rural Development

GRAND ISLE, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Sarah Waring, National Resources Conservation Services (NRSC) State Conservationist Travis Thomason, and Vermont farmers, conservationists, and community members, to celebrate Earth Day at Savage View Farm in Grand Isle, Vermont.   Run…

He sees opportunities for bipartisan work, especially on agriculture issues Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo) At the tender age of 75, Peter Welch is starting from scratch, in a way. Welch became one of the oldest freshmen to ever roam the Senate’s…

Welch well-placed to bring vital resources to rural communities and support Vermont farmers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced that he will chair the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee during the 118th Congress. Sen. Welch will also serve on additional…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced plans for his full first week in office as United States Senator. Welch, who was sworn into the Senate on January 3rd, will return to Vermont to highlight the progress made in lowering prescription drug…