Extension for the Farm Bill is over

The farm bill, which is approved every 5 years, remains stuck in the middle of the electoral race, this law should have been approved last September, however, it was postponed to September of this year.

As you know, the farm bill includes several projects not only for farmers, but it also contemplates food aid for low-income families, as well as actions to combat climate change.

Joe L. Del Bosque, almond farmer and owner of Del Bosque Farms, explains the relevance of the bill and says that now the battle is on the budget.

In case the congressmen take more time to pass the law, Joe del Bosque comments on what would be the effects of that.

This bill is announced as a project to face the effects of climate change, Joe del Bosque considers that there are urgent issues such as dealing with animal pests and diseases.

Joe Del Bosque says he is preparing to face the effects of climate change.

They are also using less fertilizer and working more efficiently.

Joe del Bosque comments that in the winter, for example, they sow in order to nourish the soil.

He recognizes that the ranchers are incorporating new techniques to be efficient and take care of the resources.

The farm law contemplates giving support to Latino farmers, although this is changing little by little, says Joe del Bosque.

Finally, he affirms that an important point of the approval of the farm bill is that the support received by farmers translates into better products and better prices for the population.

This report is part of the series “Cuando se seca el Arroyo” supported in part by The Walton Family Foundation.