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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
August 2022 Young Farmers Newsletter
Dear supporter, Many of you took action last week to encourage the Senate to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that will direct critical funding toward climate action and conservation. As the House prepares to consider the Act today, we are calling on Congress to finalize this critically important legislation and send it to the White […]
July 2022 Young Farmers Newsletter
This introduction discusses the Supreme Court’s recent rulings, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade. We acknowledge that these are difficult, deeply personal issues for many, so please skip to the rest of the newsletter content if needed to protect your mental health. Over the past several weeks, the Supreme Court has limited the government’s […]
June 2022 Young Farmers Newsletter
Thank you, Sophie and Martin! As Sophie Ackoff and Martin Lemos transition out of their roles as co-executive directors this week, Young Farmers is filled with gratitude and appreciation for their tremendous service to our farmers, staff, partners, and communities. Over three years as leaders of this organization, they have guided the development of our […]