The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide
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The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation the American president signs. Negotiated every five to seven years, it has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, habitat conservation, international trade, and much more. Yet at nearly 1,000 pages, it is difficult to understand for policymakers, let alone citizens. In this primer, Dan Imhoff and Christina Badaracco translate all the “legalese" and political jargon into an accessible, graphics-rich 200 pages. Readers will learn the basic elements of the bill, its origins and history, and perhaps most importantly, the battles that will determine the direction of food policy in the coming years. The authors trace how the legislation has evolved, from its first incarnation during the Great Depression, to today, when America has become the world’s leading agricultural powerhouse. They explain the three main components of the bill—farm subsidies, food stamps or SNAP, and conservation programs—as well as how crucial public policies are changing. With a new farm bill just signed into law, we all need to understand the implications of food policy. What’s the impact of crop insurance? How does SNAP actually work? What would it take to create a healthier, more sustainable food system? These are questions that affect not only farmers, but everyone who eats. If you care about the answers, The Farm Bill is your guide. Review: Informative - A must read for anyone who eats Review: Fabulous overview of the Farm Bill! - While the Farm Bill is unreadable this book isn't. The author breaks down the Farm Bill - a monumental feat, describes the history of this piece of legislation and how Big Ag works. He also includes how the Farm Bill should work by promoting an adequate food supply while protecting farmers against uncertain climate and price fluctuations, promoting public health and the health of our environment, and ensuring farmers have a decent livelihood. If you care about our food system this is a must read!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 28 Reviews |
M**R
Informative
A must read for anyone who eats
M**T
Fabulous overview of the Farm Bill!
While the Farm Bill is unreadable this book isn't. The author breaks down the Farm Bill - a monumental feat, describes the history of this piece of legislation and how Big Ag works. He also includes how the Farm Bill should work by promoting an adequate food supply while protecting farmers against uncertain climate and price fluctuations, promoting public health and the health of our environment, and ensuring farmers have a decent livelihood. If you care about our food system this is a must read!
A**L
Helpful primer on the past and present Farm Bill
For those seeking a primer on the vast piece of legislation that is the Farm Bill, this is the book to read. The authors do an excellent job of explaining the Farm Bill, past and present, and why this bill has come to play such a large role in the US food system.
D**.
Excellent.
Good book. Informative. Easy to read.
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