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Farm Bill Politics 5: #FARMBILLNOW
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
The 2014 Farm Bill has been expired since October 1st. What does this mean for young farmers and ranchers and the USDA programs they rely on? This week, we catch up with Andrew Bahrenburg, our National Policy Director and guy on the ground in DC, about the effects of the expiration and fate of these so-called "stranded" programs. We also chat with USDA Economist Dr. Anne B.W. Efland about the history of the bill, and what's at stake if a new bill isn't passed this year.
Also, a reminder to VOTE in the midterm elections this Tuesday, November 6th. In the meantime, you can take action today by calling your Reps and telling them that young farmers need a #farmbillnow. Text "FARM BILL" to 40649.
"Expiration of the 2014 Farm Bill: Some Potential Implications"
Also, a reminder to VOTE in the midterm elections this Tuesday, November 6th. In the meantime, you can take action today by calling your Reps and telling them that young farmers need a #farmbillnow. Text "FARM BILL" to 40649.
"Expiration of the 2014 Farm Bill: Some Potential Implications"
Released:
Nov 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (64)
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