Farm Bill Update
The Farm Bill was introduced to the Senate Floor by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) on Tuesday, June 5. The Senate is expected to proceed with a cloture vote on Thursday to begin debate on the bill....
View ArticleAmerica needs a farm bill that works
OP-ED from the Los Angeles Times By Dan Imhoff and Michael Dimock In 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the very first farm bill, formally called the Agricultural Adjustment Act, he told...
View ArticleLast Chance to Weigh in on the Coalition’s Priorities!
We are excited to enter the final phase of determining the Coalition’s priorities. We still want to hear from you as we decide what our core areas of focus and specific priorities will be. Click here...
View ArticleHealthy Farms, Healthy People Letter to Senate Leadership
Healthy Farms, Healthy People Coalition Steering Committee member organizations sent a letter to Senate Leadership, along with Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts of the Agriculture...
View ArticleHouse Agriculture Appropriations Committee Approves Spending Bill
By Gabrielle Serra While all eyes have been focused on the Senate floor and deliberations on the farm bill, there’s another critical action taking place this week that will have significant impact on...
View ArticleLegislative Update
By Gabrielle Serra Senate Farm Bill The Senate completed work on the Farm Bill (S. 3240) today, approving final passage by a vote of 64 to 35, after three days of debate on more than 70 amendments....
View ArticleComprehensive Farm Bill Update
Cross-posted from AGree The clock is ticking toward expiration of the provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 farm bill), which will occur on September 30, 2012. The...
View ArticleStatement of Support for a Full and Fair Farm Bill
On Monday, January 7, the Healthy Farms Healthy People Coalition joined 138 allied organizations from across the country in calling for a full and fair farm bill with the following statement, available...
View ArticleA Dime A Day: What Can You Get for a Dime a Day? A Lot Actually
Cross-posted from the Food Chain Workers Alliance Sign our petition on SignOn.org telling members of Congress that as a consumer, you’re willing to pay an extra dime a day so that 29 million workers...
View ArticleFarm Bureau Urges Support for Fruit, Veggie Farmers
Cross-posted from American Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2013 – Providing new farm bill programs for fruit and vegetable farmers would help ensure a strong agricultural economy and...
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