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Farm Bill : A Citizen's Guide by Daniel Imhoff and Christina Badaracco (2019, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIsland Press
ISBN-101610919742
ISBN-139781610919746
eBay Product ID (ePID)13038645563
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleFarm Bill : a Citizen's Guide
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicPublic Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy (See Also Social Science / Agriculture & Food), Industries / Agribusiness, General, Agriculture & Food (See Also Political Science / Public Policy / Agriculture & Food Policy)
FeaturesNew Edition
IllustratorYes
GenreLaw, Political Science, Social Science, Business & Economics
AuthorDaniel Imhoff, Christina Badaracco
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width8 in
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LCCN2018-946760
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsDan Imhoff is the go-to person if you want to know both details and the full sweep of the Farm Bill., Readers will gain deep insight into the big barriers to Farm Bill reform, but also into the ripening opportunities for major change. Imhoff makes a strong case for why we should care and what it will take to transform policy., Dan Imhoff does an extraordinary job of explaining an impenetrable bill with such clarity that we can't ignore the facts: that our current Farm Bill profoundly damages our organic farms, our environment, and our health. Just as extraordinary are the practical solutions Imhoff proposes for fixing the bill--humane policies that would support regenerative agriculture and our local farmers instead of tearing them down., Cuts to the core of dozens of issues Congress wrestles with every four years, and gives citizens sage advice for making their voices heard in a debate too often dominated by Big Ag, Big Food, and Big Money., Daniel Imhoff's recently-published The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide [is] a welcome and much-needed source for translating farm bill legalese....[it is] a thorough and navigable history of the farm bill...[that] hands readers the tools to take action.
Dewey Decimal363.8/560973
Table Of ContentPART I. Farm Bill Basics Chapter 1. What is the Farm Bill? Chapter 2. Why Does the Farm Bill Matter? Chapter 3. Whom Does the Farm Bill Benefit? Chapter 4. How Does the Farm Bill Work? PART II. The History of Food Policy Chapter 5. Origins of the Farm Bill Chapter 6. The Changing Face of Agriculture Chapter 7. The Changing Face of Hunger Chapter 8. The Conservation Era PART III. Key Policy Issues Chapter 9. Crop Subsidies Chapter 10. Nutrition, SNAP, and Healthy Eating Chapter 11. Agribusiness versus Family Farmers Chapter 12. Job creation Chapter 13. Trade Chapter 14. An Alternative System PART IV. Reforming the Farm Bill Chapter 15. Opportunities for Change Chapter 16. Public Health Chapter 17. Food Security Chapter 18. Ethanol Chapter 19. Energy and Climate Change Chapter 20. Conservation Chapter 21. National Security PART V. The Future of Food Policy Chapter 22. Ecosystem-Based Agriculture Chapter 23. Local Food Chapter 24. A Citizen's Farm Bill Chapter 25. Twenty-Five Solutions Chapter 26. A Vision of Sustainable Food Appendix: Activist Tool Kits Glossary Select Bibliography Notes
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisThe farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation the American president signs. Negotiated every five to seven years, it has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, habitat conservation, international trade, and much more. Yet at nearly 1,000 pages, it is difficult to understand for policymakers, let alone citizens. In this primer, Dan Imhoff and Christina Badaracco translate all the "legalese" and political jargon into an accessible, graphics-rich 200 pages. Readers will learn the basic elements of the bill, its origins and history, and perhaps most importantly, the battles that will determine the direction of food policy in the coming years., The Farm Bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation the American president signs. Negotiated every five to seven years, it has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, habitat conservation, international trade, and much more. Yet at nearly 1,000 pages, it is difficult to understand for policymakers, let alone citizens. In this primer, Dan Imhoff and Christina Badaracco translate all the "legalease"" and political jargon into an accessible, graphics-rich 200 pages.Readers will learn the basic elements of the bill, its origins and history, and perhaps most importantly, the battles that will determine the direction of food policy in the coming years. The authors trace how the legislation has evolved, from its first incarnation during the Great Depression, to today, when America has become the world's leading agricultural powerhouse. They explain the three main components of the bill'farm subsidies, food stamps or SNAP, and conservation programs'as well as how crucial public policies are changing.As Congress ramps up debate about the next farm bill, we all need to understand the implications of their decisions. Will there be limits on subsidies to huge agribusinesses? Can we shift toward programs that reward sustainable farming practices? Will hungry kids get the help they need? These are questions that affect not only farmers, but everyone who eats. You have a stake in the answers. The Farm Bill is your guide., The Farm Bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation the American president signs. Negotiated every five to seven years, it has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, habitat conservation, international trade, and much more. Yet at nearly 1,000 pages, it is difficult to understand for policymakers, let alone citizens. In this primer, Dan Imhoff and Christina Badaracco translate all the "legalease" and political jargon into an accessible, graphics-rich 200 pages. Readers will learn the basic elements of the bill, its origins and history, and perhaps most importantly, the battles that will determine the direction of food policy in the coming years. The authors trace how the legislation has evolved, from its first incarnation during the Great Depression, to today, when America has become the world's leading agricultural powerhouse. They explain the three main components of the bill--farm subsidies, food stamps or SNAP, and conservation programs--as well as how crucial public policies are changing. As Congress ramps up debate about the next farm bill, we all need to understand the implications of their decisions. Will there be limits on subsidies to huge agribusinesses? Can we shift toward programs that reward sustainable farming practices? Will hungry kids get the help they need? These are questions that affect not only farmers, but everyone who eats. You have a stake in the answers. The Farm Bill is your guide., The farm bill is one of the most important pieces of legislation the American president signs. Negotiated every five to seven years, it has tremendous implications for food production, nutrition assistance, habitat conservation, international trade, and much more. Yet at nearly 1,000 pages, it is difficult to understand for policymakers, let alone citizens. In this primer, Dan Imhoff and Christina Badaracco translate all the "legalese" and political jargon into an accessible, graphics-rich 200 pages. Readers will learn the basic elements of the bill, its origins and history, and perhaps most importantly, the battles that will determine the direction of food policy in the coming years. The authors trace how the legislation has evolved, from its first incarnation during the Great Depression, to today, when America has become the world's leading agricultural powerhouse. They explain the three main components of the bill--farm subsidies, food stamps or SNAP, and conservation programs--as well as how crucial public policies are changing. With a new farm bill just signed into law, we all need to understand the implications of food policy. What's the impact of crop insurance? How does SNAP actually work? What would it take to create a healthier, more sustainable food system? These are questions that affect not only farmers, but everyone who eats. If you care about the answers, The Farm Bill is your guide.
LC Classification NumberTX360.U6I44 2019
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