Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes the one-year extension of the current farm bill as a continued lack of leadership in Washington. “We keep kicking that can down the road, oh gosh, since 2018. It seems like we don’t have the type of leadership to get a farm bill across the finish line.” Wertish says the farm bill is vital for more than just farmers. “It’s a safety net for farmers, but it’s also a safety net for rural communities. There are a lot of pieces in there through the rural development title that help small rural communities, so it definitely needs to be done.”
