History of U.S. Agricultural Policies
In a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, “Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy,” three agricultural historians … read more
In a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, “Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy,” three agricultural historians discussed the history of U.S. farm bills, beginning with the first Agricultural Adjustment Act, which was passed in May of 1933 to help farmers during the Great Depression. This program was a briefing for members of congress and their staff to provide historical context for current policy matters. close
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