Family farm advocates push for Farm Bill changes, including reduced subsidies for large factory farms, mandatory beef country-of-origin labels, and competition-boosting measures.
Family farm advocates seek changes in the new Farm Bill, including reduced subsidies for large factory farms, mandatory beef country-of-origin labels, and measures to boost competition. Proposals include creating a meatpacking special investigator position at USDA and requiring meatpackers to purchase a set amount of livestock in cash markets. Advocates argue that not labeling beef allows big meat companies to sell foreign beef as American, harming local farmers and shoppers.
June 23, 2024
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