Farm Bill Primer: Budget Dynamics

The current Farm Bill went into effect in December 2018 and will expire in 2023. Here are some key points to remember as lawmakers prepare to vote on the next Farm Bill. The original Farm Bill, established as part of the New Deal in the 1930s, had three basic goals:

1. Maintain equitable food prices for farmers and consumers.
2. Ensure you have enough food.
3. Safeguard and sustain the country’s critical natural resources.