{"id":84140,"date":"2024-10-07T15:26:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/?p=84140"},"modified":"2024-10-07T15:26:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:26:43","slug":"op-ed-national-grange-president-christine-e-hamp-weighs-in-on-farm-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/op-ed-national-grange-president-christine-e-hamp-weighs-in-on-farm-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Op-Ed: National Grange President Christine E. Hamp weighs in on farm bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>by: Morning Ag clips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-80323\" src=\"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pres-Hamp-Chris.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"251\" \/>WASHINGTON \u2014 The failure of Congress to pass a new farm bill\u2014or even extend the current one\u2014is not just political gamesmanship; it\u2019s a devastating blow to farmers, rural communities, those living in poverty, and ultimately all Americans. As the National Grange President, I am profoundly disappointed by Congress\u2019s inability to unite and renew this critical piece of legislation. The consequences of this inaction are far-reaching, and the ripple effects will be felt across our nation, from the most rural areas to our largest cities.<\/p>\n<p>Farmers are the backbone of our nation\u2019s food system, and when a farm bill lapses, so too does the certainty farmers need to plan for the future. The 2018 farm bill was a comprehensive bipartisan piece of legislation that included provisions for crop insurance, conservation programs, and disaster relief\u2014all of which provided a safety net to farmers facing volatile markets and unpredictable weather. With its expiration, farmers now face increased uncertainty, which can lead to reduced food production and higher consumer prices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morningagclips.com\/op-ed-the-expiration-of-the-farm-bill-hurts-us-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL OPINION EDITORIAL ON MORNING AGCLIPS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by: Morning Ag clips WASHINGTON \u2014 The failure of Congress to pass a new farm bill\u2014or even extend the current one\u2014is not just political gamesmanship; it\u2019s a devastating blow to farmers, rural communities, those living in poverty, and ultimately all Americans. 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