Number: RS22131
Title: What is the "Farm Bill"?
Authors: Renée Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: The 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-246, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) was enacted into law on June 18, 2008. It contains 15 titles covering support for commodity crops, horticulture and livestock, conservation, nutrition, trade and food aid, agricultural research, farm credit, rural development, energy, forestry, and other related programs. It also includes tax-related provisions to offset some new spending initiatives in the rest of the bill. The bill succeeds the most recent 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171) and is to guide most federal farm and food policies through FY2012.
Pages: 6
Date: September 23, 2008