Saturday, July 5, 2008

Farm Bill

FARMBILL.jpgThe farm bill is a vital piece of legislation to farmers, ranchers, rural communities, low-income Americans and all our nation’s children. NFU is leading the charge to ensure Congress responds to the needs of rural America as it reauthorizes this legislation.

NFU held listening sessions across the country to give producers an opportunity to speak out and share their concerns. The provisions NFU supports in a new farm bill are a direct result of these listening sessions. Read more.

NFU encourages Congress to adopt farm programs that return profitability and economic opportunity to production agriculture and rural communities. endcap.gif

Permanent Law - FAQs

COOL Laws in the 2007 Farm Bill

CRS Report for Congress: Expiration of the 2002 Farm Bill

House Committee on Agriculture:

House Farm Bill Highlights

2007 House Farm Bill

Senate Agriculture Committee:

Senate Farm Bill Highlights

NFU Priorities in Senate Farm Bill 12-14-07

Senate Finance Committee - Ag Tax Package Mark 10-4-07

Senate Finance Committee - Estimated Revenue Effects of Mark 10-4-07

2007 Senate Farm Bill