The Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation in the United States that sets policies and funding for agriculture, food programs, conservation, and rural development. It is renewed approximately every five years and influences how farmers grow crops, support for nutrition assistance like SNAP, and efforts to protect natural resources. Essentially, it balances the needs of farmers, consumers, and the environment by providing financial support, regulating food safety, and promoting sustainable farming practices, shaping the nation’s food and agriculture system.