Small Farms Lose in 9-Month Farm Bill Extension
January 4, 2013An extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, rolled into Congress’ fiscal-cliff deal, prioritizes big ag, leaving sustainable-farming advocates worried about the future of small-scale farming.
An extension of the 2008 Farm Bill, rolled into Congress’ fiscal-cliff deal, prioritizes big ag, leaving sustainable-farming advocates worried about the future of small-scale farming.
As the year draws to a close, take a look at some of the policies that will influence small-scale ag in 2012 and beyond.
In a survey conducted by the National Young Farmers’ Coalition, beginning farmers rank access to land and capital among the top farming barriers.