Farm Bill affects NC Christmas tree growers
Story Date: 2/7/2014

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 the bill law.

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