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“Very important to independent family farmers and ranchers": R-CALF weighs in on OFF Act

May 11, 2023 01:41 PM

More than 60 ag groups have sent letters to congressional ag leaders in opposition to the OFF Act. They are calling for Checkoff reform and say that the bill would improve accountability and transparency in the programs.

R-CALF USA CEO, Bill Bullard spoke with RFD-TV on some of the bill’s background, how it will improve accountability, and what they are looking for.

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