Articles written by Ron De Yong

Ron de Yong, Montana Department Of Agriculture Director|Sep 11, 2013

Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed Farm Bill legislation that removed the nutrition component that provides food for children, seniors, the disabled and others in need. If your intention were to eliminate or drastically reduce food going to those in need due to economic distress, this is legislation you would pass. If your intention were to eliminate or drastically reduce the safety net for family farmers in America, this is legislation you would pass. Nutrition has traditionally been part of the Farm Bill, not only to achieve...