The National Young Farmers Coalition (“Young Farmers”) unites young farmers and ranchers to ensure a bright and equitable future for U.S. agriculture, and works with policymakers to address the most […]
The National Young Farmers Coalition (“Young Farmers”) unites young farmers and ranchers to ensure a viable future for U.S. agriculture, and works with policymakers to address the most critical structural […]
After celebrating the inclusion of young farmer priorities in the House agriculture appropriations bill in July, the National Young Farmers Coalition is disappointed to see that the Senate Agriculture Appropriations […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, Communications Director, press@youngfarmers.org | View full release and contacts WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2019) This week, the National Young Farmers Coalition is flying […]
Today we dive into the heady world of industrial hemp. Hemp is no longer just for Canadian cereal companies and scratchy beige t-shirts. This low-THC strain of cannabis, think of […]
UPDATE: The FY20 Agriculture Appropriations bill passed through Committee and passed on the House floor on June 24! In even better news, the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program, […]
Springtime in D.C. means cherry blossoms, opening day at Nationals Park (go Nats!), and appropriations season! Appropriations is the process Congress uses to fund the government. Though perhaps less […]
After months of waiting, we have a farm bill! Just before 10pm on December 10th, the 2018 Farm Bill dropped. The next day, the Senate passed it through in a […]
On December 20th, after months of heated debate, the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law. Though it’s by no means perfect, the bill’s passage brings some much needed relief […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jessica Manly, press@youngfarmers.org | View full release and contacts STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE 2018 FARM BILL Washington, DC (December 21, 2018) – The 2018 Farm Bill, signed […]