Farm Bill Politics 4: Down to the Wire
As the September 30th farm bill expiration date looms, Lindsey checks back in for a status update with NYFC’s National Policy Director, Andrew Bahrenburg. What do the “Fab Four” have to do with farm bill conference negotiations? Will Congress pass a final farm bill in time? And what will happen to the programs young farmers […]
On New Years Day, an End to the 2012 Farm Bill Season
Well, the Farm Bill race of 2012 is over, although the new bill is only a nine-month extension tacked onto the far larger fiscal cliff bill. The final vote last night in the house was 257-167, with support from a large majority of Democrats and 36% support from Republicans. In the end, the landslide of […]
Senate Farm Bill Drops – Beginning Farmer Training Cut By Half
The Senate version of the 2012 Farm Bill was just released — and it’s not looking good for beginning farmers. The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program funding was cut in half. More updates to come. If you haven’t taken action to save funding for beginning farmers in the Farm Bill, don’t delay! Here is […]