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Farm Aid works year-round to build a system of agriculture that values family farmers, good food, soil and water, and strong communities. Our annual music and food festival celebrates farmers, eaters and music coming together for change. farmaid.org
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MSN recently shared the exciting news that BFF was one of several NY recipients of @farmaid.org End of Year grant. The grant was created to support farms and rural organizations nationwide improve equity, healthy food access, and food advocacy.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Yesterday, Farm Aid staff members Caitlin Arnold Stephano & Hannah Tremblay worked to get farmers meetings with policymakers, so they could talk about market access, tariffs, immigration, land access, healthcare and farmer mental health.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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We're thrilled to announce that Nathaniel Rateliff has joined Farm Aid's Board of Directors!

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"It is an honor and a privilege to join my heroes and peers as a Farm Aid board member. I look forward to working together to continue educating the public on the struggles family farmers face and to raise money to support them for a better future."
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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"The National Cattlemen's Beef Association said it 'cannot stand behind the President while he undercuts the future of family farmers and ranchers by importing Argentinian beef in an attempt to influence prices.'"
Trump signs executive order quadrupling beef imports from Argentina
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that increases the amount of beef imported into the U.S. from Argentina.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Farm Aid joined more than 420 organizations, community leaders, and businesses to sign a joint letter to Congress urging lawmakers to reject the Marine Aquaculture Research for America Act of 2025 (MARA).
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February 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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By helping her community to dismantle the structural obstacles to holding on to the land, and by teaching the economic benefits of regenerative agriculture, Deydra Steans leads a new generation of Texas farm advocates in demonstrating that Black farms and ranches matter.
Deydra Steans: We Are Still Here – Farm Aid
Farmer Hero, and rancher, Deydra Steans works to keep Black farmers on their Texas land. On social media, she often uses the hashtag #wearestillhere
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February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Bad news. And again, delayed report from #USDA shows things are worse than projected. Yet, Congressional Ag Committees not even considering anything substantial to address this broken market. Just a status quo #FarmBill and more emergency aid.
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1/ Today's Farm Policy News Summary covers how "in a sign of growing stress for U.S. farmers, the Agriculture Department forecast on Thursday that U.S. net #farm #income would fall 0.7% this year, despite near-record government payments."

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February 6, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Watch Indiana farmers Norman Greer, Denise and John Jamerson and DeAnthony Jamerson describe how they steward the land, support their community and fellow farmers and talk about the history and importance of keeping Black farmers on the land. youtu.be/6CG0yin-fZ0
Three Generations of Farmers are Nurturing Indiana's Black Farming Heritage
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February 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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NEW: USDA & HHS recently announced the launch of the "Regenerative Agriculture Initiative" (RAI), which sets aside $700 million in existing conservation funds for practices designated as “regenerative.” The program has potential — but falls fall short of what is needed. www.iatp.org/new-regenera...
USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative: A step forward or greenwashing?
In late 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), along with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Pr...
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February 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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A new study on farmer mental health confirms a lot of what we already know: "for farmers, financial stress and mental health are deeply connected. Programs should be coordinated rather than treated separately."
‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers | Penn State University
Governments and organizations that provide mental health support to farmers dealing with depression, anxiety and isolation have traditionally focused on overcoming the stigma associated with getting help — but that isn’t the barrier farmers face, according to a new study by a research team led by rural sociologists at Penn State. The bigger issues, they found, are rural health care shortages, long wait times for appointments and travel time, as well as high health care costs.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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Late 2025 marked the most severe three-month stretch in more than a decade for the gap between what agriculture producers pay to operate and what they receive in return, according to an analysis of USDA data released Friday.

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Ag producers in worst 3-month cost-price gap since 2015, new USDA data shows - Investigate Midwest
Late 2025 marked the most severe three-month stretch in more than a decade for the gap between what agriculture producers pay to operate and what they receive in return, according to an analysis of US...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Last month, Mid-Atlantic farmers gathered for the 2026 Future Harvest conference to learn, network, and share resources. We spoke with attendees about the biggest challenges they’re facing today. buff.ly/QyP6fPh
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Bring some sunshine to your winter with this new sunburst Farm Aid logo shirt made of super-soft organic cotton. It was grown in Texas, spun, knit, finished and dyed in the Carolinas, sewn in Pennsylvania, and decorated in Rhode Island with union workers.

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February 4, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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"The letter...was signed by 27 influential figures in the farming sector, including former heads of powerful associations representing corn and soybean farmers and officials from the Bush and Reagan administrations. It expressed dismay at the 'damage done to American farmers.'"
Former Farming Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Could Face ‘Widespread Collapse’
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February 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Agricultural communities are feeling the effects of the federal immigration crackdown, too.

MFU President Gary Wertish predicts lower crop yields and ultimately higher prices at the grocery store.
Minnesota farm communities say ICE surge "is going to be very damaging" for business this year
While Operation Metro Surge continues in the Twin Cities, Minnesota's farm country is also feeling the impact. The major concerns for farmers and the trickle-down effect it could have on consumers.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, which spotlights the essential roles women play across agrifood systems and how women farmers are central to food security, nutrition and economic resilience.

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"Every day, women across America work to feed, fuel, and clothe our world – and they should receive credit for incredibly demanding jobs. That's why I am proud to partner with Senator Klobuchar in introducing this resolution to ensure that female ag producers receive the recognition they deserve for their hard work," Fischer said. "We can't have a strong rural economy without the contributions of the women farmers working every day to feed and fuel the world. By recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we are celebrating the role of women in agriculture, encouraging women and girls to pursue careers in agriculture, and ensuring that women in agriculture have a seat at the table and supporting them once they're there," Klobuchar said. "Agriculture is more than just the backbone of our economy—it is a way of life. Women have always been at the center of that story. Nearly one-third of farmers in my district are women, leading operations, balancing the books, and strengthening our rural communities, often while raising families. I'm proud to lead a resolution making 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer because it's long past time we recognize the vital role women play in feeding, fueling, and sustaining America," Hinson said. "As a longtime farmer, I know both the opportunities and the challenges that women in agriculture face. I'm proud to come from the state of Maine, where more than 43 percent of farm operators are women. Designating 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer gives us a platform to highlight women's leadership and create momentum that supports the next generation. This recognition is long overdue. Women have always been at the heart of agriculture although they have not always r
February 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Appreciate the Minnesota News Connection highlighting the work of farm groups doing important work in the state, along with Farm Aid's recent grants there.

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Just ahead of the New Year, the national nonprofit Farm Aid announced more than $1.1 million in grants to regional relief and support organizations. That's on top of nearly $200,000 awarded last year. Minnesota's Hmong American Farmers Association made the recipient list, and its co-founder and executive director, Janssen Hang, said members they work with are starting to see progress in overcoming equity barriers, such as land access – but they can't be complacent. "Without local farmers or small-scale producers here," he said, "we would not be able to drive such a strong food system." Minnesota's Land Stewardship Project also is making use of a Farm Aid grant to work with emerging farmers. The group's policy director, Sean Carroll, said the next generation of producers is open to making their land more resilient – not just endless rows of crops. But he said the project's guidance prompts them to also think about mapping out a workable strategy. "It helps them to create a plan that aligns with their personal values," Carroll said, "but will also be a business plan."
January 29, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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"The goal isn't just to tally wins or policy victories. It's to shift culture. To help people understand how food actually reaches their plate, and why that matters. Because change takes root when people feel connected, not lectured."
Farm Aid at 40: Willie Nelson, Texas, and the Work That Continues — Luck Presents
Exploring Farm Aid’s origins with Willie Nelson, its impact on Texas farmers, and how Luck carries that mission forward through community and food.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Great article about people coming together to help farmers, bakers, and the entire community!
January 26, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Our new merch comes straight from the farm!

Judie and Greg Sage own Hickory Hills Farm in Wisconsin: "We landed in a really pretty valley in the 1980s. We've worked really hard on water and land conservation, and started breeding sheep for both the wool and the high quality protein meat...
January 22, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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"I strongly encourage farmers to find a mentor or a trusted neighbor to lean on for advice…we have more than 50 farmer mentors across the state who help farmers avoid costly mistakes and shorten the learning curve."

Read our full interview with Alex: mfu.org/conservation-advisor-spotlight
January 22, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Recently updated federal data shows the USDA has 21% fewer employees since the start of the Trump administration, leaving some state offices entirely unstaffed.
Updated Federal Data Shows States With Little to No USDA Staff
A workforce database shows the effect of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink federal staffing at the Agriculture Department.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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If turning farm animal 💩 into clean energy sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is.

The false promise of “biogas” is a pay-to-pollute scheme that leads to more factory farms, more drinking water contamination and more climate chaos. Read more in @newrepublic.com ⬇️
The False Promise of Turning Poop Into Fuel
Biodigesters have been hailed as a climate-friendly way to reduce agricultural emissions and provide income for rural co
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January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Farmers starting to question the credibility of USDA farm data reporting, which has a direct link to prices they receive.

“Why does USDA continue to find corn acres and similar data that destroy markets as soon as they get too high,” was the question from one farmer.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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"The name Living Soil comes from my belief that healthy soil and microbes lead to healthy plants, animals, and humans, creating a symbiotic ecosystem." — Cameron Skinner, Montana farmer
Living Soil Farm: Nurturing Connections, Building Economics – Farm Aid
Cameron Skinner is helping to create a more resilient food lanscape for his part of rural Montana by building up soil and sharing his knowledge.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:53 PM