2018 Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill is a comprehensive law that governs agriculture, food, and rural development in the U.S. for several years. It reauthorized crop subsidies, supports for farmers, and nutrition programs like SNAP (food assistance). Notably, it legalized hemp cultivation, removing it from controlled substances, and allocated funds for conservation and agricultural research. The bill also guides trade, rural infrastructure, and efforts to improve farming sustainability. Overall, it shapes U.S. agricultural policy, ensuring stability for farmers and the food supply chain, while addressing issues like land preservation, nutrition, and economic development in rural areas.