Category Archives: The USDA Farm Bill

House Farm Bill Draft in Mark-Up

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ali Zipparo

And in the House…   As expected, the House Committee on Agriculture released their 557-page draft version of the farm bill on July 5, called the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act. The draft began the mark-up period … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Farm Bill: To Be or Not to Be?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Women's Agricultural Network

The Senate version of  the 2012 Farm Bill was finally passed on June 21, with votes on 73 of 200 proposed amendments. Despite the $6.7 billion cut to conservation programs and a $4.5 billion cut to SNAP over the next 10 … Continue reading →

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WAgN to Attend National Summit to Transform National Food Security and Impact 2012 Farm Bill

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Women's Agricultural Network

WAgN is one of 30 organizations participating in a historic summit aimed at changing the face of leadership in sustainable agriculture. The three-day “Cultivate 2012″ event will engage 30 leading women activists, thinkers, policy-makers and organizers in an effort to discuss … Continue reading →

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