Northwest Iowa — The Center for Rural Affairs is rolling out its platform for the next farm bill. Anna Johnson, a policy associate for the center, says they want the massive new package of agricultural legislation to include a higher premium subsidy for those farmers who use conservation methods.
Another provision in the organization’s platform would allow farmers who employ certain conservation methods to get full crop insurance benefits.
Johnson says they also want crop insurance payments limited.
Johnson says it’s important the new farm bill has a strong conservation program with more funding for CSP and EQIP and a strong, well-rounded safety net. She says those wanting to know more about the farm bill platform can find it on the Center for Rural Affairs website: www.cfra.org. The center is based in Lyons, Nebraska.
