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As New Farm Bill Gets Drafted, Some Hope for Changes to Support Sustainable Farming

Oct 09, 2023

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By Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

Congress is due to pass a new farm bill this year. This major piece of legislation sets the rules for all things food and agriculture for the next five years.

While it’s still yet to be written, some say the bill needs to bring changes to conservation programs and crop insurance to help farmers become more resilient to climate change.

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