Journal Article

Funding for farmers is a tough row to hoe

Abstract: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 helps ensure the future of the Southeast's agricultural industry, but the farm bill's implications over the long run are uncertain. How is the 2002 bill different from the 1996 farm bill, and what impact will it have on farmers and on prices paid for the commodities they produce?

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Part of Series: EconSouth

Publication Date: 2003

Volume: 5

Issue: Q1

Pages: 2-7