摘要：With passage of the 1996 Farm Bill, one often hears people talk about the sea change that has occurred in agriculture, the declining role of the Federal Govt, and the increased risks faced by agricultural producers. Even those who believe that the 1996 Farm bill represents a more gradual evolution of farm policy changes that began with the 1985 farm bill, acknowledge the need for increased risk management and the potential role for the private sector in meeting these needs.
