WASHINGTON (AP) — A farm bill approved by the Senate on Friday could help Michigan farmers who grow fruits and vegetables while providing more attention to renewable energy and conservation programs.
The $286 billion farm bill, which passed on a 79-14 vote, continues billions of dollars of subsidies and offers new grants for "specialty crops" commonly grown in Michigan: blueberries, apples, cherries, asparagus, and celery.
"This is the best farm bill in years for Michigan," said Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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