The Farm Bill will reduce future funding for SNAP and natural resource regulation

What Does the Farm Bill Cover? Each farm bill is broken up into different sections, called titles. Each section represents one policy area. The titles of the 2023 farm bill are likely to be similar to those that appeared in the 2018 version. The 2018 farm bill had 12 different titles: Commodities. Governs major commodity crops such as soy and corn Conservation. Encourages environmentally sound farmland stewardship Trade. Governs exports and international food programs Nutrition. Perpetuates food assistance programs Credit. Provides government aid for food production and agricultural activities Rural Development. Outlines loans and other programs that encourage rural development Research, Extension and related matters. Supports academic knowledge building to increase productivity Forestry. Supports forestry programs Energy. Offers grants and loan guarantees with the goal of encouraging the adoption of renewable energy Horticulture. Governs and supports specialty crops Crop insurance. Maintains and governs the Federal Crop Insurance Program Miscellaneous. Offers a variety of different programs, including assistance for raising livestock and support for new farmers

What Is Not Included in the Farm Bill? The farm bill is a massive piece of legislation ultimately governed by the preferences, compromises and relationships of legislators and lobbyists representing hundreds of interest groups that all seek to have their voices heard. Though the process is extensive, the bill is not exhaustive. At the end of the process after each farm bill is passed, there are “winners” and “losers.” In what was one of most controversial decisions in the 2018 farm bill, the legislation contained language that reduced the amount of SNAP benefits. The bill also cut the baseline of future funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program, which encourages farmers to consider the condition and quality of natural resources on their land.