Farm Bill Clears House on Thursday

On Thursday, the House approved Resolution 2, better known as the Farm Bill.  Cody Lyon, managing director for advocacy and political affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says House approval of the Farm Bill moves the measure closer to the finish line, as the Senate prepares to vote on its version of the legislation.

"The Farm Bill provides basic assistance and help for farmers and ranchers to help them plan, be productive and do the things they need to do over the next five year period.”

Lyon said now is time for farmers and ranchers to move their attention to the Senate side and share their support for passing the Senate farm bill.

“Call, send e-mails, they really need to make their voice heard.  All they need to do is call and say ‘I need you to pass the Farm Bill’.”

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