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

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. RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES: Farm Flavor RMFU Members Voice Priorities For Next Farm Bill What Is The Farm Bill? What The Farm Bill Means For Me FUSA Insurance

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This episode was published on Sep 29, 2018.

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