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Farm bill renewal up in air

Dec 20, 2011 12:02 am
The Farm Bill is up for renewal in Congress next year, something that occurs once every five years. Hunger Action Network's Mark Dunlea writes in City Limits that the collapse of the congressional "supercommittee" creates an opening for anti-hunger activists and small farmers to shape a bill that promotes health, protects the environment and supports independent farmers. Or helps agri-business maintain the status quo. Dunlea says that while the bill was expected to pass this month, now that the supercommittee plan has evaporated, it may not be voted on until Memorial Day. Dunlea will be a guest on the "WGXC Afternoon Show" Mon., Dec. 19. Read the full story in City Limits.