Source: Steve Ohnesorge, WBTV, 2/4/14 The controversial Farm Bill, passed by the U.S. Senate and headed to
President Obama's desk for his signature, cuts some subsidies and some
food stamps, but also has provisions that affect specific farmers, such
as Christmas tree growers. What's been called a "Check-off" program will
mean an assessment of 15 cents per tree sold, if the president makes
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