Share the Facts on the 2007 Farm Bill

Farm bill legislation is enacted every five years, setting vital policies for rural development, conservation and the environment, and virtually every other facet of life in agriculture. That is why it is essential that growers make their voices heard in the debate over the 2007 farm bill.

The large number of nutritional and other non-agricultural programs included in the Farm Bill is slowly diminishing growers’ input into this vital piece of legislation. This trend makes it even more important that producers contact their members of Congress and ensure that elected officials from rural and agricultural districts speak with one voice to the benefit of growers.

The current status of the Farm Bill is in flux.  The House has passed a version, which the White House has threatened to veto. Competing versions await debate and passage in the Senate.

Now is time to weigh in with your elected officials on this issue.

Familiarize yourself with the issues and make your voice heard with your local media.  Once you are ready to make a comment or contact, use the Legislative Action Center link to find your local media and decision makers.

Useful Resources on the 2007 Farm Bill

NCGA Farm Policy Fact Sheet (10-12-07)

Impact of Program Payments for Selected Crops and States (9-25-07)

Talking Points on Durbin-Brown (S.1872) Bill

The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act of 2007 (S.1872)

Long, Hot Summer Shows Need for Improvements to Farm Bill, NCGA Says

Farm Policy Must Change with the Times

Analyze the Impact of the Farm Bill on Your Farm

NCGA 2007 Farm Bill Recommendations

NCGA Commodity Title Recommendations

NCGA Conservation Title Recommendations

NCGA Farm Bill Proposal (March 2007)

NCGA Testimony on Conservation Policy Recommendations for the 2007 Farm Bill

NCGA Testimony on Changes to Commodity Title of 2007 Farm Bill

Farm Safety Net Proposal Better Protects Small Farms, Local Problems, NCGA Says

Farm Policy Issue Brief

NCGA Farm and Rural Development Position

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