The Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act would support new farmers and veterans alike by aligning the crop insurance definition of a “beginning farmer” to match other similar programs. (Credit: sima/Shutterstock)
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress that aims to make crop insurance more affordable for budding domestic farmers and military veterans.
The Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act was co-authored by Representative Randy Feenstra, who represents Iowa’s 4th district alongside Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Senate Majority Leader John Thune of North Dakota and Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.
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