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Congress will soon finalize their work on the farm bill—a piece of legislation that profoundly affects the cost and availability of our food.

It is the largest environmental and conservation funding bill in the United States, but it’s failing America’s communities, farmers and consumers. American Farmland Trust is working to fix it. 

we need your help

Your involvement in the next few weeks will be critical to creating a new direction in farm and food policy. Take action today and let your representatives know you want a farm bill that works for all Americans! 

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Capitol Hill Basics

» Background on the legislative process by which the farm bill and other agriculture laws are passed.