The latest farm bill in the state Senate is drawing some criticism for its seeming gloss-over of U.P. farms and rural development funding. But there are good points, too. The whole thing is laid out in this article.
Excerpt: Many farm groups spent the weekend examining the Senate's version of the 2012 Farm Bill, which made it out of committee late last week. So far, reaction is mixed. Some groups are pleased that it includes funding for beginning farmers, minority farmers and veterans who want to get into farming.
For the whole explanation, go
here.
Source: Public News Service
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