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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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    “Changes in the 2012 Farm Bill appear both likely and may be significant, if not radical. Our country’s economic situation will be the most significant driver and agent of change in the 2012 Farm Bill.” — Jon Scholl, President, American Farmland Trust