The news outlet Vermont Biz reported on a bill called the Farm Ownership Improvement Act that was recently reintroduced by Senator Peter Welch (D-VT). The proposed legislation would help new farmers access farmland by improving USDA lending practices.
NFFC has endorsed the Farm Ownership Improvement Act. The article includes a quote from NFFC’s senior policy analyst, Antonio Tovar:
“This bill presents a crucial opportunity to fortify USDA’s partnerships with organizations already supporting beginning farmers and ranchers. For agrarian entrepreneurs, access to land and credit remain the top priorities. By leveraging the trust and expertise of established service organizations, we can ensure the success of this pilot program,” said Antonio Tovar, Senior Policy Associate for the National Family Farm Coalition.