Episode 17: The Farm Bill- Not Just Cows, Sows & Plows
Description
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
2:40- RMFU- Rocky Mountain Farmers Union information. What it is, who is involved & what has changed over the years.
12:00- FUSA- The insurance RMFU offers to their members that can include crop, home, farm, auto and more offered through over 60 different carriers.
15:40- The 3 tiers of RMFU & everything involved in it- Education, Cooperation & Legislation.
17:40- The Fall Fly-In that takes place in D.C. where farmers travel from all over the country to talk with legislatures & USDA and this years 3 talking points- Pass a strong Farm Bill, Trade Tariffs & Renewable Energy.
26:45- The Farm Bill. Why it is so much more than just farming and some misconceptions out there about the Farm Bill.
31:00- Rural Internet. How it is involved in the Farm Bill and how important internet could be for rural areas not just for farming but for children & families as well.
36:20- Farm Bill Myths- We debunk a few.
40:45- The Dust Bowl. The truth behind the dust bowl and how the conservation title was created in the Farm Bill to stop it from happening again.
44:35- Breaking Down the Farm Bill- Starting with Title 1- Commodities
46:25- Title 2- Conservation
48:40- Title 3- Trade
54:45- Title 4- Nutrition (Which is 80% of the Farm Bill), Title 5- Credit & Title 6- Rural Infrastructure & Economic Development
58:40- Title 7- Research Extensions & Related Matter
01:03 :00- Title 8- Forestry
01:05 :40- Title 9- Energy
01:07 :35- Title 10- Horticulture
01:09 :30- Title 11- Crop Insurance
01:14 :15- Title 12- Miscellaneous
01:15 :45- What you should do to support the Farm Bill & learn more.
01:17 :40- What will happen if the Farm Bill is not passed September 30th 2018 and the possibility of a government shut down.
01:21 :15- Final thoughts and Nick’s message to the world.
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