1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov January 13, 2022Farm Bill Primer: Horticulture Title and Related ProvisionsBeginning in 2008, enacted farm bill legislation has included a Horticulture title covering specialty crops and certified organic products. Over the years, this title has included provisions su
2、pporting locally sourced products (not limited to crops) and hemp cultivation. Upon enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334; 2018 farm bill), projected outlays for the Horticulture title totaled $1.0 billion (FY2019-FY2023), accounting for less than 0.5% of total projected
3、 farm bill spending. Support for these sectors, however, is not limited to the Horticulture title but is also contained within other farm bill titles, covering a range of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This In Focus provides an overview of selected 2018 farm bill
4、 provisions and issues for the next farm bill related to specialty crops, organically produced and locally sourced products, and hemp (for descriptions, see text box). Specialty Crops The 2018 farm bill reauthorized and expanded funding for many of the existing USDA programs supporting fruits, veget