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On the Farm with the Farm Bill
Though the bill has plenty of critics, some conservationists approve. So what does it mean for farmers and the environment?
The farm bill gives mixed messages to farmers when it comes to the environment ? boosting conservation programs at the same time it subsidizes harmful farming practices. Living on Earth’s Jeff Young spent some time down on the farm to get a feel for what’s working and what’s not with the bill, on the ground.