WHAT IS HAPPENING: Both Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees have unveiled outlines of their proposed farm bills, signaling introductions and committee action, that promise to shape agricultural policy and funding allocations over the next five years.

WHY IT MATTERS? 

Few pieces of legislation are more significant than the farm bill when it comes to helping farmers and ensuring our food system is secure.  It’s often stated that food security is national security. 

Farming is a difficult and risky business, yet critical to the well-being of our nation. The farm bill is essential for farmers and ranchers, as it ensures funding for risk management tools for farmers.  

The comprehensive package also ensures: our nation’s food supply remains secure; access to nutrition for low-income families; availability of conservation programs; trade development and investments in agricultural research. 

We urge members of the House Agriculture Committee to recognize this significance and stay focused on a new, modernized farm bill that addresses the many changes and challenges of the past and future.

Congress is running out of time to write a new bill. With a presidential election in 2024, House Agriculture Committee members and all lawmakers must focus on a new five-year farm bill now.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

Write to your lawmakers today and tell them to encourage the House Agriculture Committee to vote on a new farm bill and ask for its swift passage on the House floor. 

LEARN MORE:https://www.fb.org/topic/farm-bill 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MESSAGE:

Complete your information in the boxes to the right to send a message to your lawmakers.

Please consider PERSONALIZING YOUR MESSAGE by mentioning your county, for example, and telling your lawmaker why a new five-year farm bill is so important to you.

Then click “Take Action” to send your email.