The best way to support them is to pass an effective farm bill that addresses deficiencies in the current safety net.
Glenn Thompson: “The best way to support them is to pass an effective farm bill that addresses deficiencies in the current safety net.”
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Thompson emphasizes the need for a new farm bill to aid farmers and consumers.
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