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What Is a Farm Bill? (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date May 5, 2001
Report Number RL30956
Report Type Report
Authors Jean Yavis Jones, Charles E. Hanrahan, and Jasper Womach, Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

A farm bill is an omnibus legislative statute consisting of a collection of laws that sets overall direction of U.s. agriculture policy for a specified number of years. It is directed toward providing a plentiful, safe and affordable supply of food and fiber through various programs and policies. This report provides details on elements of farm bills including commodity programs, conservation, agricultural trade and food aid, domestic food programs, and rural development. Selected farm bill issues for 2001 are detailed.