Young Farmers November 2023 Newsletter
We’re excited to share that the National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) delivered a letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership signed by 175 national, regional, and local organizations in support of the Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act (H.R.3955, S.2340). Collectively, the organizations and businesses on this letter represent and serve nearly seven million people across […]
Celebrating the 2023 Muck Boot Chapter Capacity Grant Recipients
At Young Farmers, our Chapters are at the heart of our grassroots work, led by farmers around the country working on the ground to build the farming future that we envision. Chapter leaders bring a wide array of skills and experience to their organizing work and are deeply rooted in their farming communities. Resourcing the […]
Young Farmers and over 70 organizations call on Congress to include the Small Farm Conservation Act in the 2023 Farm Bill
Young farmers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis and need support to continue implementing solutions on their farms. However, they often face barriers to accessing federal conservation programs, because their farms and ranches tend to be small. Farmers should not have to choose between meeting their bottom-line and investing in conservation to protect […]
Release: Biden Administration Announces Progress in Student Debt Relief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Evan Flom, Campaign Communications Manager National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 742 Washington, D.C. (October 5, 2023) On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the White House announced that an additional $9 billion in student debt relief has been approved for 125,000 Americans. This brings the total student debt canceled during the […]
RELEASE: Representative Caraveo (D-CO) introduces legislation to support young farmers in building climate solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Evan Flom, Campaign Communications Manager National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 742 Washington, D.C. (October 4, 2023) On Friday, September 8, Representatives Yadira Caraveo (D-CO), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) introduced the Small Farm Conservation Act (H.R.5354) in the House. If enacted, this bill […]
RELEASE: The National Young Farmers Coalition and 175 organizations call on Congress to support equitable land access in the next farm bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Evan Flom, Campaign Communications Manager National Young Farmers Coalitionpress@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 ext. 742 Washington, D.C. (October 3, 2023) On September 20, the National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) delivered a letter to House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership signed by 175 national, regional, and local organizations in support of the Increasing Land […]
Release: National Young Farmers Coalition Advocates for Land Access in Senate Hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yahaira Cáceres, Policy Team Manager National Young Farmers Coalition yahaira@youngfarmers.org Washington D.C. (September 28, 2023) – Yesterday morning, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing titled “Foreign Ownership in U.S. Agriculture.” The hearing, chaired by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and featuring Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.), […]
Young Farmers September 2023 Newsletter
Congress is drafting the 2023 Farm Bill right now. This legislation will impact not only young and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) farmers, but the food that every single one of us eats and can afford, and the health and well-being of our communities and the environment. The next several weeks are a crucial […]
MORE TOWARD STUDENT DEBT RELIEF: ON THE LAUNCH OF THE SAVE PLAN
by Tamisha Singletary Since March 13, 2020, a pause on all federal student loan payments has been in effect, and in a few weeks this payment hiatus is ending. According to studentaid.gov, interest will resume accruing on Sept 1st, and in October, monthly payments will be due for federally held student loans. Borrowers will receive […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: USDA 22007 Outreach and Technical Assistance Specialist
This position has been filled. Request for Proposals Released: August 23, 2023 Due: August 30, 2023 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers / the Coalition) is in search of a Phone Banker and Technical Assistant to make calls to potential USDA 22007 Discrimination Financial Assistance Program applicants, and to assist applicants in applying or […]