The bipartisan Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act would support America’s farmers and ranchers by bringing transparency and accountability to USDA’s commodity checkoff programs.
Farm Action Fund led a letter urging support for the Honor Farmer Contracts Act after the USDA froze or canceled funding it promised for critical farm projects.
“When farmers shake hands, it’s a deal. No less should be expected of our government or the Trump administration,” said Farm Action Fund President Joe Maxwell.
“We have a chronic disease epidemic, and agriculture is the key to Make America Healthy Again. We look forward to partnership on this critical issue,” said Farm Action Fund Vice President Angela Huffman.
Farm Action Fund’s handbook details actionable steps for lawmakers to transform our food and farm system into one that is fair, sustainable, and healthy.
If the proposed P&S Act rules are not completed before the end of Biden’s term, the next Ag secretary can withdraw them, said Farm Action Fund’s Joe Maxwell.
