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The Agriculture Adjustment Act (AAA) was part of the new deal. The purpose of the AAA was to create programs to reduce surplus and raise crop prices, following the first World War and the effect of the great depression and the Dust Bowl. Price controls and subsidies were used to create support for farmers. -
The AAA was a huge success at raising crop prices, but had an unintended consequence of favoring large landowners over sharecroppers.
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The AAA of 1938 started the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and to provide for the conservation of national soil resources. The farm bill continued to support farmers by funding for federal crop insurance. -
The supply of crops decreased, and the price of crops increased. The Agriculture Adjustment Act of 1938 is widely considered one of the most successful programs of the New Deal.
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The farm bill has also included re-authorization for funding of food assistance programs. This act assures consumers of plentiful supplies of food and fiber at reasonable prices. -
The Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 was the first Farm bill that affected other areas and not just agriculture. This Farm Bill was also the beginning of food stamps for consumers.
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The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is the latest farm bill passed. The act provides support, certainty, and stability to farmers. The act enhanced farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs, and promoting voluntary conservation. -
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is the newest farm bill to be passed, with a focus on food stamps (SNAP). It is still in effect today, but the next farm bill is expected to be passed this year.