The Farm Bill will be re-authorized later this year; it is renewed every 5 years. Few Americans seem to know about this important piece of legislation and even fewer understand how it works or what the costs represent. The costs are significant, and more importantly, truly shape how each American eats by fostering and promoting certain kinds of agricultural spending that then determine what sorts of foods are available – and at what prices – to citizens.
Here are two You-Tube examples of the issues. They are amusing and informative – enjoy!
Farm Bill:
And Food Energy Costs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4RCyxgz97g
Cheers,
Janet Chrzan, Market Co-Manager