The Independent Bakers Association says it plans to continue working on reforms to the Farm Bill and the Sugar Reform Amendment, despite recent setbacks in Congress.
Last week, the U.S. Senate voted 66-27 for the sweeping 2013 Farm Bill that will cost nearly $955 billion over the next 10 years. The bill is the first step in a renewed attempt at passing legislation that will set the country’s food and agriculture programs and policy.
The U.S. Senate voted 66-27 on June 10 to pass the 2013 farm bill. As the bill moves to the House of Representatives, items facing legislators include the dairy and sugar programs and potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.