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Federal Farm Promotion ("Check-Off") Programs (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date May 24, 2005
Report Number 95-353ENR
Authors Geoffrey S. Becker
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

This report discusses the so-called beef check-off program, one of a number of generic promotion programs for beef and other agricultural products that Congress has authorized in recent decades. Supporters view check-offs as economically beneficial self-help activities that need minimal government involvement or taxpayer funding. Producers, handlers, and/or importers are required to pay an assessment, usually deducted from revenue at time of sale — thus the name check-off. However, some farmers contend they are being "taxed" for advertising and related activities they would not underwrite voluntarily.