Farm Bill Federation Priorities
For 57 years, the Federation has worked to improve stability for Black Farmers, landowners, cooperatives, and rural communities all over the South. The Farm Bill, which was supposed to have been passed in 2023, continues to be delayed in 2024. The Farm Bill is a sweeping piece of legislation comprising 12 titles that contain provisions for food stamps, disaster aid, and agricultural subsidies. Lawmakers have until September 30th to complete the legislation.
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March 17, 2023
The Senate Agriculture Committee is inching closer to drafting a new farm bill, and many of the committee’s members are working to include their priorities in the upcoming legislation. Among that group is Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock, who joins Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss what he wants to see from the next farm bill as well as offer his thoughts on USDA’s implementation of disadvantaged producer relief.
Then, Dãnia Davy with the Federation of Southern Cooperatives and USDA Equity Commission co-chair Dewayne Goldmon join a panel discussion on where things stand on efforts to address long standing issues facing minority farmers and what the federal government can do to address them.
The Federation's Advocacy Institute helps Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives to advocate for policies and programs that fit their unique needs. Thereby strengthening the impact of our advocacy work which is crafted by listening to our membership of Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives' personal experiences.
The Federation's Advocacy Institute recruits members who want to improve their Advocacy skills.
Member advocates receive training in:
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developing an advocacy agenda
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grassroots organizing
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building rapport with elected officials
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storytelling for an advocacy audience
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how to participate in visits to educate legislators
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how to testify in front of the membership of an elected body.
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The cost of any travel for training or advocacy events will be covered, and member advocates will receive a stipend for their participation.
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Seventy members will be able to participate this year.
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Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
