http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/agriculture/peterson-announces-farm-bill-conference-agreement-7969 Comments for "Peterson announces farm bill conference agreement" en http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/agriculture/peterson-announces-farm-bill-conference-agreement-7969 <p>Congressman Collin Peterson today announced an agreement on the conference report for the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. This farm bill will make historic investments in our food and farm economy.</p> <p>The bill will expand food security programs, protect our vital natural resources, promote healthier foods and local food networks, and reform commodity and biofuel programs to reflect the priorities of the nation. Final language will be available next week. Initial details include the following:</p> <p>Ensuring Food Security</p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/agriculture/peterson-announces-farm-bill-conference-agreement-7969">read more</a></p> http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/news/agriculture/peterson-announces-farm-bill-conference-agreement-7969#comments Agriculture Fri, 09 May 2008 08:14:04 -0500 Doug Hanneman 7969 at http://www.hutchinsonleader.com