Fortenbery, T. Randall; Dobson, William D. - Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, … - 2002
The contentious 2002 Farm Bill has been described by many as the most politicized farm legislation in recent history. Many lawmakers concluded that the 1996 Farm Bill was based on flawed assumptions and that U.S. farmers needed a more dependable safety net. Hence, their support for the 2002 Farm...