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Glenn Thompson: “Without the safety net provided by the farm bill, many farmers would have been forced to exit the industry, putting the…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2022
Without the safety net provided by the farm bill, many farmers would have been forced to exit the industry, putting the food supply at risk.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Thompson warns that lack of support could jeopardize food supply.

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