Local Farmers, State Officials Stress Importance of a New Farm Bill

By Morgan Babineaux

KPLC-TV 7

An important deadline for congress has passed.

On Sept. 30, the current farm bill expired, leaving many in the agriculture industry concerned about what the future holds.

“Farmers aren’t going to stop working. We can’t this isn’t a wait and see type of deal. Lawmakers have that luxury. Farmers do not,” said farmer Brandon Vail.

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