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Farm Bill 101: Ten Facts about U.S. Agriculture and the Farm Bill

By American Farmland Trust | Published: November 9, 2011

Over the past 80 years, the farm bill has evolved to encompass a broad array of issues, from conservation and environmental protection to food and nutrition, with vast implications for both rural and urban America. The result of the negotiations for the 2012 Farm Bill will have a significant impact on America’s farms and ranches—and [...]

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    “Since 1985, compliance has been a successful part of farm policy. As crop and revenue insurance becomes the core of agriculture’s financial safety net, we need to retain the same commitment to conservation that has been a part of past farm programs.” — Jon Scholl, President, American Farmland Trust