The federal government has not paid subsidies to farmers since passage of the Freedom to Farm Act in 1996.

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The Freedom to Farm Act, officially known as the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, aimed to reduce government intervention in farming. However, the federal government has continued to provide various forms of subsidies to farmers beyond 1996, including direct payments, crop insurance, and disaster assistance, due to ongoing agricultural challenges and market fluctuations.

The Federal Government Has Not Paid Subsidies to Farmers Since