After the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry failed to advance the farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farmers cannot afford more delay.
“Family farmers and ranchers need the right farm bill – one that addresses today’s challenges and anticipates future needs. That means a farm safety net that accounts for high input costs and persistently low prices, along with stronger conservation funding and real protections against corporate monopolies.” Larew said there were encouraging signs of bipartisanship throughout the process, including a vote to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling and an amendment funding local food procurement programs. The bill also included year-round, nationwide sale of E15, a change that will benefit both farmers and consumers.
“It is essential that lawmakers work together to get a strong farm bill signed into law. In the weeks ahead, Farmers Union members will continue pushing for farm and food policy improvements to help everyone in our communities.”
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