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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: Senate’s Small Farm Conservation Act offers support to young farmers building climate solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications DirectorNational Young Farmers Coalitionpress@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 722 Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2023) The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers) applauds Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Angus King (I-ME), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jack Reed (D-RI), and John Fetterman (D-PA) for partnering to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act (S.2180) in the Senate on June 22, 2023. […]
RELEASE: USDA announces recipients of first-of-its-kind program aimed at increasing land access for underserved farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications DirectorNational Young Farmers Coalitionpress@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 ext. 722 Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2023) Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the recipients of the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access (LCM) Program, which was introduced on August 24, 2022. This first-of-its-kind program was created to provide funding […]
RELEASE: New bill introduced in the House proposes equitable solutions to the land access crisis ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications Director National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 722 Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2023) This morning, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), and Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) introduced the bipartisan Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act in the House (HR.3955). If enacted, this innovative […]
Why You Should Get a Farm Number
Having a farm number opens up opportunities for small farmers to apply for USDA financial resources. It’s free to get a farm number and you don’t have to be the land owner. Getting a farm number from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) allows farmers to apply for FSA loan programs, crop insurance, and Natural […]
Announcing new leadership for the future of Young Farmers!
Spring is a time of visioning and growth for farmer leaders across the country, and this season has been especially ripe with hope, anticipation, and hard work for our coalition. Our farm bill campaigns are in full swing, calling for federal policy that will better serve our farmers and community members. In this spirit of […]
Press Release: New leadership for the National Young Farmers Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications Director National Young Farmers Coalition press@youngfarmers.org, 518-643-3564 x 722 Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2023) With overwhelming support and enthusiasm, the National Young Farmers Coalition’s Board of Directors and staff announce Michelle A. T. Hughes and Katherine Un as the organization’s new Co-Executive Directors. Katherine (they/she) and Michelle (she/her) are already accomplished […]