The Farm Bill Explained with Judith McGeary

The Farm Bill Explained with Judith McGeary

From Agrarian Futures by Agrarian Futures

June 12, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 19

About this episode

Judith McGeary explains the complexities of the Farm Bill and its impact on the US food system.

You can't understand the modern food system without understanding the policy that shaped it. And you can't understand US food policy without understanding the Farm Bill. Judith McGeary is an attorney, farmer, and the founder of Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance [https://farmandranchfreedom.org/], a national organization that supports independent family farmers and fights corporate consolidation of the food system. In this conversation, Judith breaks down what's actually in the Farm Bill, adds some needed nuance to the subsidy debate, and explains what's at stake as the bill moves through the US Senate right now - and how you - yes you! - can help shape it. In this episode, we dive into: * What the Farm Bill actually is and why it touches nearly every aspect of our food system * Why the Fam Bill has become a divisive political issue after years of bipartisan support * The pesticide liability shield and what corporate overreach looks like in practice * Opportunities for regenerative funding through direct farmer advocacy * Where the Farm Bill stands right now and what's at stake in the Senate * Concrete ways you can show up and influence the outcome before it's too late More about…

People in this episode

Guest: Judith McGeary

Topics covered

  • Farm Bill
  • US food policy
  • agriculture
  • subsidies
  • regenerative funding
  • food system

Keywords

  • Farm Bill
  • food policy
  • subsidy debate
  • pesticide liability
  • regenerative funding
  • corporate consolidation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

Places: US, Senate

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