Book signing and panel: "The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide"

Description

At nearly 1,000 pages long, the Farm Bill itself is daunting reading, to say the least. But, The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide helps translate the bill into language we can understand – and act upon. This primer shows how the bill has evolved, what's in it, and what its future could hold, such as how it might help us achieve a healthier, more sustainable food system.

The Farm Bill is the most significant legislation affecting agriculture in the U.S. and generates intense debate when it is revisited every five to seven years. Beyond agriculture, the bill also affects nutrition assistance, habitat conservation, international trade, and more.

These panelists will help us decipher the Farm Bill and suggest ways to improve it:

• Dan Imhoff, author of several books related to the food system, including The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide
• Christina Badaracco, registered dietitian and co-author of The Farm Bill: A Citizen's Guide
• Dr. Adam Sheingate, professor and chair of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University and author of The Rise of the Agricultural Welfare State
• Carolyn Hricko, program officer with the Center for a Livable Future Food System Policy Program