In a recent op-ed published by @youngfarmers, NU School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs & @NUpolisci Prof. Christopher Bosso argues for non-farmers to pay attention to the #FarmBill due to its large influence on our food production.

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The United Nations declares 2026 as the year of the woman farmer. According to Dept. of Agriculture about 1/3 of farmers are women, and our 2022 National Young Farmer Survey found that 2/3 of #youngfarmers are women/non-binary/or a gender other than cisgender male. WFAN
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On 5/22 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, join us for a Free Range Conversation® “Farmer Mental Health in a Changing Climate” with guests from Climate Mental Health Network, Farm Aid, and Young Farmers. #MentalHealthMonth #TakeAMentalHealthMoment

NEW: House Committee on Agriculture plans to hold a markup on a farm bill May 23. The vote comes 8 months after the 2023 bill expired & had to be extended. There are no $ in this outline shared but most $ does go to SNAP. There are ongoing fights about conservation $ & how to improve crop insurance

.Young Farmers, an EF grantee, is an intersectional coalition working for justice and collective liberation of food and farm systems. Learn more about why their work is key to the #cleanenergy transition: ef.org/story/leading-…

This week we launched our Young Farmer Voices campaign, which lifts up the stories of #youngfarmers in our network who are working to build a more equitable food system and a #farmbill that serves the next generation. Read Tessa Parks’ story at youngfarmers.org/tessaparks

The #FarmBill matters for ''non-traditional' interests in agricultural and food policy,' says Prof. Christopher Bosso in a new Op-Ed. 'Despite repeated conservative mantra, urban America is not the farmer’s enemy,' Bosso emphasizes.

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If you’re a farmer in Chicago looking to expand your operation, come to our event at the Bronzeville Academy Charter School on Saturday, April 27 at 10am CT, where experts will guide you through the process of securing USDA farm loans.

Register here: eventbrite.com/e/navigating-u…

This system isn’t working for #youngfarmers , with #landaccess being the #1 challenge they're facing. An investment in land access in this #farmbill will generate immense returns for taxpayers—increasing food access, strengthening local supply chains, and growing rural economies.

Young Farmers found that farmers under 40 are motivated by environmental conservation and social justice. They are also much more likely to grow specialty crops.

We support farmers of all ages in growing food sustainably and equitably.

Learn more: TheTransfarmationProject.org.

Don’t forget to register for our monthly National Field Team Call, where you can learn more about the work we are doing with our partners, fellows, and other farmers across the country and how you can get involved. 

Come join us tomorrow at 1pm MT! support.youngfarmers.org/event/young-fa…

#youngfarmers is excited to announce voluntary recognition of our new staff #union , Young Farmers United! Read more about it on our blog: youngfarmers.org/2024/04/youngf…

Young Farmers is #hiring a Development Associate to support the Development team in administering and managing fundraising processes. Applications are due Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9am ET. 

Learn more and apply: youngfarmers.jotform.com/240995742465973