Alabama peanut farmer voices producers’ need for a new Farm Bill on Capitol Hill

“We need something to happen!”

From South Alabama to Capitol Hill, a peanut farmer got a chance to testify before the Senate on issues plaguing today’s farmers, like finances.

Garrett Moore reflected on the opportunity and highlighted the desperate need for a new Farm Bill.

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