How Does the Farm Bill Impact Farmers & Consumers? With Chad Smith

In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, host Nicole Clements interviews Chad Smith, the Director of Government Relations for Arizona Farm Bureau. Chad shares his unique journey from hotel management to agriculture advocacy. The discussion covers the Farm Bill's structure, its importance to various sectors, including nutrition and rural economies, and the critical need for a new, modernized Farm Bill. Chad emphasizes the impact of the bill on consumers, farmers, and ranchers, and the necessity of advocacy. The episode also touches on local legislative issues in Arizona, particularly groundwater management and agricultural sustainability.