The House Committee on Agriculture’s draft of the 2024 Farm Bill would weaken protections against pesticides, potentially harming communities and simultaneously benefit some of Big Ag’s most notorious pesticide companies, critics say.
The Farm Bill is a package of legislation passed every five years that funds everything from crop insurance to food stamps. In May, the House Committee on Agriculture released their $1.5 trillion draft of the bill, which is set to be renewed in September. From SNAP cuts, to limiting animal welfare protections, the proposed bill has drawn a wealth of criticism from advocacy groups and local officials.
