Here are four news stories, blogs, and other web resources. Each is accompanied by questions that we'll discuss in class. Please have a look before Thursday's class.
From the New York Times: Senate Passes Long-Stalled Farm Bill, With Clear Winners and Losers.
Questions:
- Name two clear winners and two clear winners from the Farm Bill.
- Do you agree with the NY Times' analysis?
From the Washington Post: 5 things to know about the massive farm bill. Feb. 3, 2014
Questions:
- Regarding food stamps, does this article send the same message as the NY Times article?
- What's the so-called victory for animal rights groups? Explain it.
From American Farmland Trust: The 2014 Farm Bill: Farm Policy for the 21st Century. Look into all the sections.
Questions:
- If I were ag policy tsar, I said I'd aim a policy towards new farmers. Look through this web site and see what's in the Farm Bill for new farmers! Explain.
Food Politics blog, by Marion Nestle
Questions:
- Marion Nestle says the Farm Bill support fruits and vegetables. Do you agree?
- What about organic? Does the Farm Bill increase support for organic agriculture?
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