Federal Farm Promotion ("Check-off") Programs
Resources, Science, and Industry Division
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Becker, Geoffrey S.
Washington D.C.
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
2008-10-20
eng
The U.S. Supreme Court in 2005 affirmed the constitutionality of the so-called beef check-off program, one of the 18 generic promotion programs for agricultural products that are now active nationally. Supporters view check-offs as economically beneficial self-help activities that need minimal government involvement or taxpayer funding. Producers, handlers, and/or importers are required to pay an assessment, usually deducted from revenue at time of sale - thus the name check-off. However, some farmers contend they are being "taxed" for advertising and related activities they would not underwrite voluntarily. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the beef check-off is considered significant for the future of the other programs, although the Court left open the possibility of additional challenges.
6 pages.
Constitution
Constitutional law
Law
Supreme Court decisions
Agriculture
Farms
Food
Beef
Taxation
Taxpayers
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