 as much hope that it's going to get done before the election. O'Toole says nutrition programs are the biggest component of the Farm Bill. In other news, good news for Minnesotans preparing for back-to-school shopping. A recent survey from NerdWallet shows that overall back-to-school expenses have decreased from last year. On average, K-12 and college students in 2024 are expected to spend $541, which is 56 less dollars than the average spending from a year ago.