Farm Bill Expanding Ag Industry's Marketing

Farm Bill Expanding Ag Industry's Marketing

By Sade Malloy

Yakima -- Northwest farmers and ranchers are one step closer to receiving some extra help from the Feds.

The 2007 farm bill is focusing on small crop growers.

It will mean $2 million in new prorams with fruit and vegetables and expanding marketing for the agriculture industry.

Mark Barrett of Barrett Orchards says, It is good to the point that at least when we do have needs and some of our needs are helping us market our crops better, then we're getting recognized."

The bill is also taking care of cattle producers with country-of-origin labeling for meat.


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