Bill Overview
Title: American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act of 2022
Description: This bill directs the Agricultural Marketing Service to enter into cooperative agreements with entities (such as states, colleges, and nonprofit organizations) to establish at least six Supply Chain Regional Resource Centers to support small-sized and medium-sized agricultural businesses and producers of agricultural products.
Sponsors: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Target Audience
Population: Small and medium-sized agricultural businesses and producers of agricultural products
Estimated Size: 2000000
- The bill aims to support small-sized and medium-sized agricultural businesses and producers, which is a global concern as agriculture is a critical sector worldwide.
- Small and medium-sized agricultural businesses constitute a significant portion of the agricultural sector globally.
- Producers of agricultural products are present not just in the United States but across the world, and the global food supply chain involves these producers.
- Efforts to enhance resiliency in the food supply chain can influence global prices, supply, and distribution efficiencies.
Reasoning
- The selected individuals come from various backgrounds to provide a well-rounded understanding of the policy's impacts.
- A mix of farmers, agricultural business owners, and others not directly involved illustrates both direct and indirect effects.
- The policy focus on small and medium-sized businesses means these groups should see the most direct impacts, though not all will be affected. Some may not notice a change at all depending on their operations' scale.
Simulated Interviews
Corn farmer (Iowa)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could help us get access to better distribution networks.
- It might improve our ability to handle unforeseen events like floods.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Organic vegetable producer (California)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope this policy can provide more guidance and resources for marketing my products.
- Support with distribution channels would be a game changer.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Cattle rancher (Texas)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If the centers help us with drought resistant strategies, it would be very beneficial.
- I am skeptical about any new government program's efficacy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Urban farmer (New York)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It may take time for such a policy to reach urban farms like mine.
- I'm hoping for tools to improve resource efficiency.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Peach grower (Georgia)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- New strategies for crop protection could stabilize my yields.
- The real test will be in the implementation of this policy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Wheat farmer (Kansas)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might not affect larger operations like ours much.
- Focus seems to be on smaller businesses.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Agricultural business owner (Florida)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Increased business for us if local farmers prosper.
- I expect some form of initial hurdles in cooperation with the new centers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Dairy farmer (Wisconsin)
Age: 47 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Help with technology adoption would be revolutionary for us.
- I'm cautiously optimistic about the improvements promised.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 4 |
Agricultural student (Colorado)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy aligns well with my long-term business plans.
- Access to more resources would support my career transition.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Retired government worker (Ohio)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm interested to see if this policy will produce measurable results over time.
- Supporting small farms strengthens our local economy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $100000000 (Low: $80000000, High: $120000000)
Year 2: $90000000 (Low: $70000000, High: $110000000)
Year 3: $85000000 (Low: $65000000, High: $105000000)
Year 5: $75000000 (Low: $60000000, High: $90000000)
Year 10: $60000000 (Low: $50000000, High: $80000000)
Year 100: $50000000 (Low: $40000000, High: $60000000)
Key Considerations
- The establishment of resource centers will require detailed coordination and partnerships which may lead to delays in realizing cost efficiencies.
- Variability in initial setup costs across different regions depending on local infrastructure and state partnerships.
- Potential economic disruption in regions lacking coordination or willingness to participate in these programs.