Action Alert! Farm Bill: Farmland for Farmers Act

As a member organization of the National Family Farmers Coalition (NFFC), Rural Vermont advocates for NFFC’s farm bill platform. One key priority is the Farmland for Farmers Act - an important piece of legislation that addresses corporate land grabs in the United States. Increasing land costs and consolidation trends are a massive barrier for family farmers, especially historically underserved, young, and beginning farmers. With more than 40% of all US farmland expected to transfer hands in the next few decades, the need to ensure that farmland stays in farmer-owned and community-based production has never been more urgent.

More information about the Farmland For Farmers Act here!

Take Action!

Contact Vermont's Members of Congress & tell them that we need better land access for farmers at affordable rates, not more corporate saviorism and land grabs of arable land. 

Email your delegation and ask for active support for the Farmland for Farmers Act!

Senator Welch's office farm bill staff here: Alexander_Lynn@welch.senate.gov 

Senator Sanders office farm bill staff here: Liam_Fagan@sanders.senate.gov 

Senator Balint’s office farm bill staff here: Kate.Gorud@mail.house.gov