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.