New farm bill to support nutrition, public health
by Katherine Glover
Medill News Service

Along with farmers, nutrition advocates are already gearing up for negotiations on the next farm bill. The multi-year bill up for renewal next year will include not only farm subsidy and support policies, but nutrition programs such as food stamps and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Some experts are saying that even the farm-related aspects of the bill could have far-reaching effects on public health.

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Posted on Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 at 10:46 pm