Congress should empower farmers to be climate champions | Guest Commentary
Guest Commentary: The American farmer is not the enemy to fighting climate change; they have been, and will continue to be, a vital part of the solution.
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Guest Commentary: The American farmer is not the enemy to fighting climate change; they have been, and will continue to be, a vital part of the solution.
Guest Commentary: The American farmer is not the enemy to fighting climate change; they have been, and will continue to be, a vital part of the solution.
Guest Commentary: The American farmer is not the enemy to fighting climate change; they have been, and will continue to be, a vital part of the solution.
After decades of Farm Bill policy incentivizing the overproduction of commodity crops, conventional agriculture in the U.S. has taken an increasing toll on water, soil and the climate — and on farmers’ own ability to withstand extreme weather and climate disruptions.
Every five years, Congress has to renew the farm bill — a gigantic piece of legislation that supports and protects food production, natural resources and provides food benefits to low-income families.