Source: THE HILL, 10/2/17


The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) will tackle “key problems” in the industry at its October 6 annual board meeting including optimizing agricultural water usage and improving soil health. And while those issues are important, FFAR is ignoring the most pressing issue in the industry — excessive and wrong-headed government regulation. That omission was predictable, given that four ex officio members of FFAR’s board are senior USDA officials.

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