Farm Bill
What is the Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill is a massive bundle of legislation that creates and allocates funding to a variety of programs that shape what food is grown in the US, how it is grown, the livelihoods of who grows it, and the health of who consumes it.
2023 is a Farm Bill year, which means it’s a critical time for us to ensure the next Farm Bill is one that supports small-scale, beginning, and historically underserved farmers. Michigan Food and Farming Systems is working with farmers, local and statewide organizations, and national coalitions to elevate the needs and priorities of Michigan beginning and underserved farmers
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Farm Bill Resources
Tags: Farm Bill Programs
Guide to USDA Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers
“A Guide to USDA Resources for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers is a new multi-agency publication that provides information on assistance and targeted opportunities available to minority, women, veteran, beginning and limited resource producers.”
Tags: Farm Bill Programs
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s (NSAC) Guide to USDA Sustainable Farming Programs
“This free, comprehensive, practical guide is for farmers and ranchers who want to better understand which key federal programs offered by USDA can help them meet their needs and support their diversified, sustainable farming operations.”
Tags: Policy Platforms and Priorities
“NSAC’s comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform provides title-by-title recommendations across farm bill programs and policies detailing how Congress can better support farmers and ranchers by strengthening their bottom lines, their communities, and their resilience.”
Tags: Farm Bill Accomplishments
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Farm Bill Accomplishments
“Over its 30-year history, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has played a central role in advancing federal policies and programs that promote conservation, foster family farm agriculture, build new markets and businesses, and progress sustainable and organic research.” This resource reviews some of the highlights.
Tags: Policy Platforms and Priorities
National Black Food and Justice Alliance’s 2023 Farm Bill Policy Demands
“The Farm Bill is undoubtedly one of the largest and most important pieces of legislation that impacts the ways our communities are able to access and feed ourselves. With this in mind, the National Black Food & Justice Alliance has identified 4 key demands for the 2023 Farm Bill that are aligned with our goals of Black food sovereignty and liberation.”
Tags: Policy Platforms and Priorities