Farm Bill

Congress has failed to approve a new Farm Bill, which expired at the end of last month. This puts funding at risk for agricultural subsidies paid to Wisconsin farmers and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as Food Stamps. What will it take for each of you to vote for a new Farm Bill?

• Here is a summary of the Farm Bill that recently expired. (USDA)
• This is a report on the impending “dairy cliff” for Wisconsin farmers if a new Farm Bill is not approved. (Spectrum News 1)
• Here is a roundtable discussion with agriculture leaders in Wisconsin discussing the impact having no Farm Bill would have on their industry. (WKOW)