Should America’s Farm Bill Serve Need or Greed?

Photo by Anthony Mucci

The federal budget is not only about money, but fundamentally about our country’s morality — our commitment to fairness, equality, and unity.

Which brings me to, of all things, our nation’s Farm Bill. This sprawling piece of legislation, updated every five years, is intended to combine the interests of farmers with consumers, production with conservation, grassroots cultures with corporate systems, etc. It’s not easy. In fact, downright messy.

But now...