It’s big, it’s complicated and a new version is being negotiated this year. Here’s what to know about how the farm bill works.
White House Proposes New Standards for ‘Product of USA’ Label
Meat, eggs and poultry would have to be raised and slaughtered within the US in order to earn the designation.
United States, Mexico at Odds Over Mexico’s Ban of Genetically Modified Corn
Mexico’s president wants to protect his country’s heritage by limiting imports of GMO corn. The U.S. isn’t backing down.
‘Communities, Not Corporations’: Farmers March for Climate Action in D.C.
Farmers and advocates took to the streets of Washington, D.C. in a united call for racial justice, farmworker rights and climate solutions in the upcoming Farm Bill.
Sustainable Farmers See Promise in New Financing Options
Some small farms are rejecting expansion pressure by investing in long-term value. Will funders follow suit?
A new agreement is raising hopes that U.S. farmers will finally regain the right to repair more of their own equipment.
Why Don’t American Farmers Embrace Peasant Farming?
The term “peasant farming” describes many small-scale producers, who may or may not own the land they farm. So why won’t the designation catch on in the US?
Farmworkers in Canada Hack Menus, Protest for Better Labor Conditions
Migrant farm workers are pushing for improved working conditions and permanent residency.
For Young Farmers, Land Access Will Make or Break the 2023 Farm Bill
As the upcoming farm bill takes shape, advocacy groups are pushing for what they want. For young farmers, it comes down to acreage.
