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News Articles: Farm Bill

U.S. Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock

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Warnock seeds fortunes of Georgia’s Black farmers as gridlock stalls federal farm bill

Georgia’s Black farmers, who have faced decades of racial discrimination at the hands of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, remain more vulnerable than ever to economic downturn. 

September 19, 2024
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By:
  • Chaya Tong
A man and a small girl holding a donut

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U.S. House panel debates nutrition benefit changes in GOP farm bill proposal

The bill's funding formula would limit benefits for federal nutrition assistance programs.

May 28, 2024
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By:
  • Allison Winter
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, pictured in Omaha on March 28, 2024, raised concerns Wednesday with U.S. House Republicans’ farm bill proposal. Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner

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USDA chief voices ‘deep concerns’ over U.S. House GOP farm bill’s nutrition cuts

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on a call with reporters Wednesday strongly criticized a farm bill draft written by U.S. House Republicans, saying it would damage the coalition that traditionally has united behind farm bills and “raises the real possibility of being unable to get a farm bill through the process.”

May 23, 2024
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By:
  • Jane Norman
Mark Guttridge, farmer and co-owner at Ollin Farms, feeds the chickens. The farm benefits from a county program that helps small growers get their produce to more people.

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  • Fitness & Nutrition

A big idea for small farms: How to link agriculture, nutrition and public health

In Boulder, Colo., the county is investing in sustainable farming and helping people buy local produce. It's been called "a triple win" – for customers, farmers and the economy.

February 03, 2024
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
Lee Nunn says he uses a lot of precision agriculture on his Georgia farm to save resources.

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Precision agriculture technology helps farmers - but they need help

Some farmers hope this year's federal Farm Bill brings more attention to the benefits of - and barriers to - precision agriculture technology.

April 27, 2023
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  • Stephen Fowler
Corn Field

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  • Politics

Farm bill season arrives: What’s the outlook for 2023?

The omnibus law that began 90 years ago as crop supports now has an impact far beyond the farm, with programs to create wildlife habitat, address climate change and run the nation’s largest federal nutrition program.

August 15, 2022
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  • Allison Winter
Kindergartner Landon Hall (right) licks his fingers as he finishes off his peanut butter and jelly sandwich at Alexander II Magnet School where students began their lunch at 10:30 in the morning.

How Congress Could Change Lunchtime In Macon Schools

The federal Farm Bill making its way through Congress could dramatically reduce the availability of free school meals. Those meals offer significant...

September 25, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Leighton Rowell
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle (left) and Secretary of State Brian Kemp (right) will square off in the GOP Gubernatorial Primary on Tuesday, July 24, with the winner facing Democrat Stacey Abrams in the November 6 general election.

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Political Rewind: Who Will Get Trump’s Backing?

Early voting in the Republican runoff for governor starts Monday and a new poll shows Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp neck and neck among GOP voters.

June 29, 2018
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  • Tom Faust
Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams speaks during an election-night watch party Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Georgia Democrats Rally, Unite Behind Diverse Ticket

On this edition of Political Rewind, after choosing their nominee for governor, Georgia Democrats declare they are unified and energized to put Stacey...

May 25, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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