The farm bill? Didn't we pay that with the electric?... Oohhh, that farm bill.
Some IFASonians seem to have been clued into the rascally world of politics since they were able to talk and petition their parents for a later bed time. For these legislative aficionados, the 2007 Farm Bill is probably old news.
However, for those of us who tend to approach politics with the same uncertainty we reserve for quantum mechanics, it might be time to take notice. The U.S. Congress just passed the $258 billion bill, and it could mean some pretty big changes.
To research the bill’s potential effects on Florida, you may want to begin here with a radio piece produced by Southwest Florida’s WGCU (and “spotted” by our own Kimberly Mansfield).
There are many opinions about the potential impacts of the bill, so it’s a good idea to look around for them. If you’re feeling daring, you can read what the House Committee on Agriculture has to say. Or, as a last resort, you can read the text of the bill here.
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