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On Monday, President Biden and USDA Secretary Vilsack shared details of their Action Plan for more fair, competitive, and resilient meat and poultry supply chains. RAFI-USA welcomes these steps to increase independent and small-scale processing options for farmers and ranchers.
Over the past few months, as Congress has debated the provisions of the “budget reconciliation” process, we’ve asked for your help advocating for major investments in climate-friendly agriculture and debt relief for farmers who need it. We are almost there. Ask your members of Congress to support its passage.
This week, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advocate for major investments in climate-friendly agriculture, and to support debt relief for small farmers. Contact your legislator now!
RAFI-USA wholeheartedly endorses the Relief for America’s Small Farmers Act, re-introduced by Sen. Gillibrand, which provides debt relief for small farms with FSA loans. We urge you to take action today and ask your legislators to cosponsor this critical bill and support its inclusion in any future legislative package.
Please contact your elected officials and ask them to support the Strengthening Local Processing Act which will expand processing infrastructure at small and very small plants, which will benefit independent farmers, local markets, co-ops, and consumers.
The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) is a farmer-focused, research-driven path to net zero agriculture which prioritizes investments in existing programs that are already working, but underfunded. Ask your members of Congress to co-sponsor today!
We need your help to secure a boost in funding for the National Organic Program and other programs to strengthen organic enforcement, crack down on fraud, boost organic research, and expand organic data collection. The House Organic Caucus is also requesting funding to fix the organic certification cost share program shortfall – funding for this program was slashed in 2020.
You have until March 31, 2021 to submit your comment to the USDA (AMS) regarding how the $1.5 billion authorized in Dec. 2020 will be implemented. Help protect and grow local food systems. Your voice matters.