Episode 17: The Farm Bill- Not Just Cows, Sows & Plows

Edible Economy

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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FUSA Insurance