Title: Research Assignment
Course: SLF 120 Introduction to Small Farm Viability > Section: SLF 120 Introduction to Small Farm Viability

Research Assignment

Farm Bill Exercise

The current farm bill has expired, and a new farm bill is in progress. The following links provide some insight into what is being proposed. Review the articles and look at the actual farm bill.

"Senate to take up farm bill in May," by Jerry Hagstrom, Agweek

"Editorial: Time to overhaul the farm bill," by The Daily Iowan Editorial Board

"Reject Farm Bill Bait and Switch," by Craig Scott, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Scott Faber, Vice President of Government Affairs

"Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012," by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Download the document below. Fill in the information from your research, and then save it to your computer. Submit your document in the Dropbox found on the Course Home page.

(20 points possible)
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- Unit 4 Farm Bill Exercise.doc (38.4 KB)