Farm Bill debate: Minnesota farmers urge Klobuchar to reject "Save Our Bacon" provision favoring Big Ag
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Kirian Crabtree
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Summary
The article discusses the upcoming Senate review of the Farm Bill and the controversial "Save Our Bacon" provision that would override state agricultural standards. Minnesota farmers, who have invested time and money adapting to new market demands, are counting on Sen. Amy Klobuchar to protect their interests against Big Ag. The piece argues that the bill should support family farmers rather than change rules to benefit large agricultural corporations.
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· 3 pulledAs the Senate prepares to review the Farm Bill, Minnesota farmers are counting on Sen. Amy Klobuchar to help get it right.
Congress is now considering 'Save Our Bacon' language that would override state agricultural standards and undermine farmers who have already invested much time and money adapting to new market demands.
This debate is often viewed as a fight between agriculture and regulation. But for many farmers, it is r
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