A healthy 2012 Farm Bill

American’s health should be at the center of the next federal Farm Bill, the country’s largest and most influential piece of food policy. Re-negotiated every five years, the Farm Bill is up for approval in 2012 – but the debate has started already. Today’s Farm Bill fails farmers and consumers alike. If our nation hopes for a new food system that is healthier and more sustainable, it can’t happen without a Healthy Farm Bill. Healthy Food Action will pinpoint where health professional voices can make a difference.