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 ...
Bipartisan LOCAL Foods Act Introduced in House, Amplifying Direct Market Opportunities for Small-Scale Livestock Farmers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Austin Bryniarski Government Relations Coordinator austin@nffc.net (202) 543-5675 Bipartisan LOCAL Foods Act Introduced in House, Amplifying Direct Market Opportunities for Small-Scale Livestock Farmers Washington, DC, September 22, 2025 – In a win for livestock farmers and their customers across the country, the National Family Farm Coalition commends Representatives Eugene Vindman for introducing the ...
US Family Farmers & Fishers Head to Sri Lanka to Join Global Food Sovereignty Forum
Contact: Samantha Cave NFFC Communication Team samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 US Family Farmers & Fishers Head to Sri Lanka to Join Global Food Sovereignty Forum WASHINGTON, DC, September 4, 2025 – Six delegates representing the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) are participating in the 3rd Nyéléni Global Forum, which is set to run September 6-13 in Sri Lanka. Nyéléni is the leading international ...
The Revocation of EO 14036 Enables Corporate Monopolies’ Abuse of Power
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Cave NFFC Communications Coordinator samantha@nffc.net 603-333-6281 WASHINGTON, DC, August 22, 2025 – On August 13, President Trump revoked the Biden administration’s Executive Order 14036, “Promoting Competition in the American Economy,” sharply reversing course on federal efforts to combat corporate consolidation in the US economy. With Executive Order 14036 and other measures, the Biden administration had taken ...
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