Local farmers hoping to hang on to crop insurance in next farm bill

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February 1, 2012

Anonymous Mineral Wells Index The Mineral Wells Index Wed Feb 01, 2012, 08:30 AM CST

Last year, farmers in Palo Pinto County saw drought and record heat take their toll on their crops. The only thing standing between many in the area and total devastation was crop insurance and other safety net programs.

“When you have a year like we did last year, all you can do is prepare for the next one,” said Greg Gilbert, Palo Pinto County Farm Bureau president. “We know budget cuts are coming to the next farm bill, but crop insurance is one safety net that allows us to keep growing food and fiber.”

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