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A woman shops for fresh produce in a farmers market in Manhattan on Sept. 29, 2021, in New York City.

The farm bill: What Catholics need to know

Aug 27, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The U.S. bishops and some Catholic groups have expressed concern over some of the farm bill’s provisions. Read more

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U.S. bishops call for new farm bill that prioritizes needy families

Apr 27, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The U.S. bishops are urging Congress to prioritize programs that feed needy families and support small-family farmers in the 2023... Read more

US Capitol dome.

House passes farm bill and controversial rule on Yemen debate

Dec 13, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

An agriculture bill supported by a coalition of Catholic groups passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday with bipartisan support.... Read more

U.S. Capitol Building at sunset, Washington, D.C.

Farm Bill to pass without expanded SNAP work requirements

Nov 30, 2018

By JD Flynn

Congress looks set to pass a compromise version of the Farm Bill, which would reauthorize billions in government funds for... Read more

Farm bill with SNAP restrictions passes narrowly in House

Jun 21, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

On Thursday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the 2018 farm bill, H.R. 2, which included controversial changes to... Read more

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Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Archdiocese in Kenya.

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