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The Food and Farm Act

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Americans deserve a better Farm Bill. Current federal agricultural policy spends an exorbitant amount of taxpayer dollars to subsidize only a handful of large-scale, commodity farmers at the expense of the small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers who produce a diverse array of products. With the Farm Bill up for reconsideration this year, Earl is once again calling for change. He's committed to leading the progressive opposition for a Farm Bill that works better for communities across the country, not corporate mega-farms.

Introduced by Representative Blumenauer, the Food and Farm Act is comprehensive legislation that refocuses federal resources on those who need it most, fosters innovation, encourages investments in people and the planet, and ensures access to healthy foods. This legislation is the result of Blumenauer's Sing Your Own Farm Bill project, a multi-year effort engaging a wide variety of stakeholders to create a more visionary, equitable, and cost-effective Farm Bill.