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Dan Imhoff: Why Is The Farm Bill So Important?

Part 5; Originally posted April 6, 2007. Politics can often seem far removed from present day reality; sometimes, far removed from reality itself. How many of us know much about the Farm Bill, or realize how much over the decades it has shaped agriculture production in this country? For those inclined towards disinterest, or for those unaware, this segment may put fire in your belly.

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