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 […]
Young Farmers August 2023 Newsletter
Hi there, Right now, Congress is deciding on what will be included in the 2023 Farm Bill. This is our best opportunity to advocate for resources that will support young and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) farmers in building successful careers and long-term sustainability on their farms in the face of a changing climate. […]
RELEASE: New bipartisan Farmer to Farmer Education Act introduced in Congress aims to advance farmer-led conservation education in the 2023 Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications Director National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2023) Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have introduced the bipartisan Farmer to Farmer Education Act. This bill, written in close collaboration with the American Farmland Trust (AFT) and the National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers), aims to […]
RELEASE: Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduces legislation focused on equitable land access solutions for the next generation of farmers through the 2023 Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications Director, National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 ext. 722 Washington, D.C. (July 20, 2023) This afternoon, Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act in the Senate. The legislation aims to increase access to capital for underserved farmers, boost training and economic opportunity […]
Young Farmers July 2023 Newsletter
As farmers in Vermont and other areas of the Northeast face “1-in-1,000 year flooding,” we are reminded that farmers are impacted by the climate crisis every day. Season-ending floods, record-breaking heat, drought, and wildfires, and unpredictable weather patterns make an already risky business even riskier. Despite the challenges they face, the young and Black, Indigenous, […]
PRESS RELEASE: SCOTUS Votes Down HEROES ACT, ensuring greater financial difficulty for young farmer borrowers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications Director National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 722 Washington, D.C. (July 12, 2023) The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) is disappointed by the June 30, 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States. By a 6-3 vote, our country’s highest court—tasked with delivering on the […]
PRESS RELEASE: LONG-AWAITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION PROCESS IS OPEN; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DISCRIMINATION IN USDA FARM LOAN PROCESSES
Friday, July 7th, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Further Information, Contact: Federation of Southern Cooperatives / Land Assistance Fund: Tandelyn Daniel, tandelyndirectorcommembership@gmail.com or Dañia Davy daniadavy@federation.coop Rural Coalition: Rel Brender, rel@ruralco.org or Lorette Picciano, lpicciano@ruralco.org Intertribal Agriculture Council: Abi Fain, abi@indianag.org Farmers Legal Action Group: Stephen Carpenter, scarpenter@flag.org or Scott Carlson, scarlson@flaginc.org North Carolina Association […]