A new Farm Bill is on the table today (Wednesday) before the Senate Agriculture Committee, and it could bring big changes to Wyoming. The Center for Rural Affairs says the bill contains no money for rural development programs – such as micro-enterpreneur assistance, beginning farmer initiatives and help for communities to upgrade water and sewer systems. Center Executive Director Chuck Hassebrook says it’s surprising to see that the bill expands farm program and crop insurance subsidies for the largest operations.
Rural development is funded through other programs outside the Farm Bill, which is one reason given by those who say it isn't needed in the legislation. Farm subsidy limits have long been debated and Hassebrook expects another round as the bill is considered.
The Ag Committee is taking a look at amendments to the bill – and Hassebrook says there is a proposal to limit subsidies for the richest farmers and ranchers.
That amendment is being offered by Senators Sherrod Brown of Ohio (D) and Ben Nelson of Nebraska (D).
Rural development is funded through other programs outside the Farm Bill, which is one reason given by those who say it isn't needed in the legislation. Farm subsidy limits have long been debated and Hassebrook expects another round as the bill is considered.
The Ag Committee is taking a look at amendments to the bill – and Hassebrook says there is a proposal to limit subsidies for the richest farmers and ranchers.
That amendment is being offered by Senators Sherrod Brown of Ohio (D) and Ben Nelson of Nebraska (D).
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