Whether it is keeping wages and benefits for workers or forcing farmers into binding service contracts for their exorbitantly priced machinery—it all comes down to corporate control over working people.
NFFC Statement to USDA on UNFSS 2021
We need a global food system that reflects our democratic values; the current UN Food System Summit was not planned to be inclusive.
NFFC among 62 Signatories Urging a Climate-Friendly Reconciliation Package
Signatories urge a a reconciliation package that ensures a Build Back Better agenda that supports truly diversified and climate-friendly farming.
The Case for Supply Management, Fair Prices, and Conservation to Fight Climate Change
The Climate Stewardship Act is an important first step in addressing the climate crisis. However, it must be paired with policy changes that build the socio-economic resilience of family-scale farmers, ranchers, and fishers and their workers.
NFFC comments support Identifying Barriers at USDA Programs and Services
We strongly support initiatives that overcome a history of exploitation and white privilege, which are not only present in the Food System, but which can be historically traced in the nation’s agricultural foundation.
NFFC comments support proposed Origin of Organic Livestock Rule
The full implementation of proposed rules is a step in the right direction. “A nationwide supply management and parity pricing program” should complement the rule for a more equal, sustain, and healthy agricultural system.
NFFC is hopeful about executive order ‘promoting competition’
“We’re hopeful that President Biden’s executive order on competition is helpful, but we farmers have been disappointed before.”
Debt Relief for Farmers of Color Act recognizes struggle, can help America work for all
The Reverend Jesse Jackson said, “…together we are the new majority, we have the power to make America America for all Americans.” The Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act begins that process by recognizing their struggle.
Comments to APHIS on Notice of Intent to prepare EIS for GE Maize
The NFFC renews its opposition to nonregulated status of modified maize through genetic engineering (GE) to resist the herbicides dicamba, glufosinate, quizalofop, 2,4-D, and tissue-specific glyphosate tolerance. The U.S. Government should phase out these chemicals, not encourage or appease the agrochemical industry by allowing them to market their seeds.
Comments to USDA-ARS on Supply Chains for Agricultural Commodities and Food Products
USDA should shift from a narrow food and agriculture value/supply chains focus to a more holistic food systems approach that recognizes the interwoven social, environmental, and economic factors inherent in how we produce and consume food and govern food systems at land and at sea.
Letter to Congress endorses Relief for America’s Small Farmers Act 2021
Small family farmers are the backbone of our food system and rural economies, and need our support in this moment of unprecedented hardship.
Letter to USTR and USDA on USMCA and Mexico
The fact that the U.S. continues to deregulate genetic engineering — in the face of evidence of harm to both workers and biodiversity from associated pesticide overuse15 does not justify imposing these policies on other countries under the guise of trade policy. While agribusiness trade groups may demand such policies (which certainly benefit global pesticide and seed companies), they do not benefit family farmers.