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Strong alliances needed for the next farm bill

A Missouri Representative plans to stay engaged in the 2023 Farm Bill discussions.

“We have the safest, most abundant and affordable food supply in the world,” says Sam Graves. “We just want to make sure it stays that way and we need stability in agriculture more than anything else.”

But Graves says putting together that kind of a bill could be a challenge, especially with no new funds expected for the farm bill and an increase in funding for the nutrition title. Graves says he is hopeful strategic alliances can be formed in the House to get the legislation across the finish line.

“We’ve always been able to form strategic alliances with our inner city partners when it comes to welfare and agriculture programs.”

The current farm bill expires on September 30.