Healthy Eating Starts On the Farm

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the new farm bill that’s been proposed for this year. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) is the primary legislative proposal advancing in Congress as of March 2026, aiming to update agricultural policy, nutrition assistance, and conservation efforts. Key features include strengthened crop insurance, expanded dairy support, revised SNAP nutrition programs, and increased investments in rural infrastructure. Many are finding it outright disrespectful. Additionally, Bayer/Monsanto is pushing for, and facing opposition to, provisions in the 2026 Farm Bill that would grant pesticide manufacturers immunity from lawsuits, particularly regarding Roundup's cancer risks. This effort, backed by the Modern Ag Alliance, aims to preempt state-level "failure-to-warn" claims and overturn local authority to restrict pesticides. The farm crisis is getting worse in our country, we’ve delayed action on trade issues, labor issues, and support issues. Doug continues to share news on this very conversation with a main point: American family farmers need help. In his opinion-focused segment, Doug focuses on how farmers are central to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement by being positioned as the foundation of a new, health-focused food system, transitioning away from industrialized, chemical-heavy agriculture toward regenerative practices. The agenda aims to empower, rather than coerce, producers to improve soil health, reduce costs, and increase nutrient-dense food production. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

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Healthy Eating Starts On the Farm is an episode from American Family Farmer by Doug Stephan.

This episode is 18:11 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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