National Family Farm Coalition Presses Congress on Long Overdue Farm Policies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 National Family Farm Coalition Presses Congress on Long Overdue Farm Policies Washington, DC, February 26, 2026 – On February 18th and 19th, dozens of farmers, ranchers, and advocates visited nearly 50 bipartisan Congressional offices as a part of the National Family Farm Coalition fly-in, urging elected representatives to take action on ...
Congress Must Act On Trade Justice in Wake of SCOTUS Decision on Tariffs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave NFFC Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 Congress Must Act On Trade Justice in Wake of SCOTUS Decision on Tariffs WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 – In the wake of the Supreme Court declaring most of President Trump’s tariffs unconstitutional, the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) urges Congress to reassert its democratic authority over trade policy and ensure ...
Trump EPA Sued for Reapproving Dicamba Volatile Herbicide Responsible for Massive Drift Damage to Crops, Trees, Wild Areas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 Trump EPA Sued for Reapproving Dicamba Volatile Herbicide Responsible for Massive Drift Damage to Crops, Trees, Wild Areas WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 — Farmers and conservation groups filed a lawsuit today challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s reapproval of the dangerous, drift-prone pesticide dicamba sprayed on genetically engineered cotton and soybeans. Federal court decisions in 2020 and in 2024 struck down ...
House Farm Bill Draft Caters to Agribusiness as Farmers Face Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 House Farm Bill Draft Caters to Agribusiness as Farmers Face Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 13, 2026 – The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) is deeply disappointed with the draft Farm Bill that the House Agriculture Committee released today. The Farm Bill is a critical opportunity for meaningful policy change that supports the ...
NFFC Welcomes Tim Gibbons as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 NFFC Welcomes Tim Gibbons as New Executive Director WASHINGTON, DC, January 28, 2026 – After a nationwide search, the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Tim Gibbons as its new Executive Director. The leadership change comes as the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary and concludes the ...
The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is Another Band Aid Solution to A Continuing Farm Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is Another Band Aid Solution to A Continuing Farm Crisis Washington, DC, December 12, 2025 – The USDA announced on Monday a $12 billion aid package promising one-time direct payments to farmers, with nearly 92% of funding restricted to producers growing row crops, leaving a mere $1 ...
Fair Credit for Farmers Act Re-Introduced to Balance the Scales of Farm Service Agency Loans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 Fair Credit for Farmers Act Re-Introduced to Balance the Scales of Farm Service Agency Loans Washington, DC, December 2, 2025 – The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) applauds the recent introduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act (S.3126/H.R. 6169) in the Senate by Senator Peter Welch and in the House ...
Farm Groups Launch National Week of Action for LOCAL Foods Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2025 Media Contacts: The National Family Farm Coalition: Samantha Cave, samantha@nffc.net Rural Vermont: Shannon Varley, shannon@ruralvermont.org Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance: Maria Whitworth, maria@farmandranchfreedom.org Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund: Christine Dzujna, christine@farmtoconsumer.org Farm Groups Launch National Week of Action for LOCAL Foods Act Washington, D.C. — The National Family Farm Coalition, ...
NFFC and NAMA Successfully Conclude a Shared Leadership Model
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave Communications Coordinator, NFFC samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 NFFC Celebrates the Conclusion of the Innovative Shared Leadership Model! New Executive Director Search Underway WASHINGTON, DC, November 3, 2025 – As it prepares to celebrate 40 years of advocating for family farmers and healthy food systems, the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) announces the successful conclusion of the shared leadership model ...
Government Shutdown Delays Essential Services and Healthcare Access for Family-Scale Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave NFFC Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 Government Shutdown Delays Essential Services and Healthcare Access for Family-Scale Farmers Washington, DC, October 21, 2025 – Like fertilizer, seeds, and feed, healthcare is a necessary expense for family-scale farmers. Many farmers can only get coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. Twenty-seven percent of farmers and ranchers rely on the ...
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