Author: Scott Marlow
Questions address in Marlows Farm Bill Tree publication: What ‘s included in the farm bill? Why? Where do commodity payments fit in?
The Farm Bill Tree: Understanding the Logic of the 2008 Farm Bill
About the Author
Scott Marlow currently serves as Executive Director of the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA. Scott’s specialty is financial infrastructure, including access to credit and risk management for value-added producers. He previously directed the organization’s Farm Sustainability program, providing in-depth financial counseling to farmers in crisis, education on disaster assistance programs and access to credit, and addressing the needs of mid-scale farmers who are increasing the sustainability of their farms by transitioning to higher-value specialty markets.