Working for Policy that Helps Farmers Thrive
The Hoosier Young Farmers Coalition is non-partisan, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t politically engaged. Local, state, and federal policies directly impact how we farm, and we are organizing to make our concerns, ideas, and needs heard! Stay in the loop on what’s happening locally and globally, and follow the issues as they arise.
As an affiliate of the National Young Farmers Coalition, we support their general policy platform. The new Farm Bill included huge wins for beginning farmers, so NYFC is hard at work ensuring that these new programs and policies are implemented for all of us! NYFC is also working hard on bills that could improve land access, address student debt, and more. Sometimes, they ask members nationwide to chime in and help by calling their reps, spreading the word, etc. Stay tuned to Instagram and Facebook for ways you can help! |
he Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now taking nominations for local FSA County Committees (COC)! The nomination period is open now through August 1, 2019. If you're not familiar with your County Committee, it is a group of farmers, ranchers, and foresters that help administer FSA programs by serving as a direct link between their farm communities and FSA. By serving on the Committee, you (or someone you know) can help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level, like helping make decisions impacting conservation and disaster programs, producer appeals, and outreach to your local communities. It's critical that young and beginning farmers are on these committees to make sure your voices and your needs are represented. We urge you to consider nominating yourself or a farmer friend to your local COC.
To make sure FSA's agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers like you, request a nomination form from your local USDA Service Center or download here for yourself or that awesome farmer friend of yours. FSA programs are integral to your work, and they need to work for young and beginning farmers. You can make that happen as part of your local County Committee. Please do no hesitate to take advantage of this opportunity to get involved at the grassroots level! Don't forget, nominations close on August 1.
For more information on eligibility and election process, visit FSA's County Committee elections website.
To make sure FSA's agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers like you, request a nomination form from your local USDA Service Center or download here for yourself or that awesome farmer friend of yours. FSA programs are integral to your work, and they need to work for young and beginning farmers. You can make that happen as part of your local County Committee. Please do no hesitate to take advantage of this opportunity to get involved at the grassroots level! Don't forget, nominations close on August 1.
For more information on eligibility and election process, visit FSA's County Committee elections website.