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Farm Bill Coalition Letter

NASDA

Throughout the life of the current farm bill, producers across the country have experienced powerful headwinds, ranging from extreme weather to high input costs to uncertain global demand to supply chain disruptions. Farmers are struggling, and the decline in the farm economy is real. Estimated 2024 net farm income for U.S.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

There are several places where RPFSA falls short of building a truly functional, fair, and informed farm safety net: Following a period of record net-farm income, RPFSA raises subsidies primarily known to benefit the largest, industrial commodity operations. percent of farms. 7110, 7113, 7213).

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