The National Young Farmers Coalition’s new report, Building a Future with Farmers 2022: Results and Recommendations from the National Young Farmer Survey, shares the voices of a generation of young farmers who are working hard to feed their communities despite
Food companies need to manage and prepare for the changing demographics of US agriculture. Young producers are likewise navigating the implications of a US farm transition and developing enterprise models for the long-term. Can companies make their supply chains foster
Young Farmers first Accountability Report provides an account of our organization’s efforts to advance racial justice in agriculture and shares the overarching framework of our organization’s racial equity transformation, including goals, achievements, and missteps. Our hope is that the report
Land, policy, and power are closely intertwined. Read our new report to learn what the issues are, see policy solutions, and take action.
The havoc wrought on Midwest farms by historic flooding in 2019 brought to national attention, yet again, the impacts of climate change on U.S. agriculture. But for young farmers across the country and in the state of Illinois, last year
Specialty crop farming, with higher value markets and risk-mitigating diversification, offers an attractive option for beginning farmers. With access to crop insurance specialty crop growers and new and beginning farmers can more easily obtain credit to sustain and grow
READ THE REPORT The majority of farm operators are nearing retirement and leaving the field at a time when average farm income has declined by nearly half over the past five years and land prices in many areas
The 2019 California Young Farmers Report summarizes findings from a statewide survey and listening sessions across California. It offers a deeper understanding of the top challenges and barriers facing California’s young farmers and ranchers, particularly farmers of color. With invaluable
Agriculture is an integral part of New York’s economy, culture, and landscape. The state’s 35,500 farms keep over 7 million acres of land in agricultural production, support more than 160,000 jobs, and generate in excess of $39 billion
Read the Report The results of the 2017 Young Farmers Survey informed our agenda for 2018 Farm Bill policy advocacy.