Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act (H.R.2117/S.1073). The bill would help set new farmers and ranchers up for success by extending crop and livestock insurance discount periods from five years to ten years. For more policy solutions to the barriers faced by beginning farmers, check out EESI’s article, “Growing Career Opportunities for Young People in Ag...
