Our poll shows that an overwhelming majority of farmers are seeking change in the federal government’s priorities for supporting US agriculture. And why should we be surprised?

The agricultural industry as a whole has the highest median age of all reported sectors in the US labor force. Who will be the farmers of the future?

It is in the interest of the 99% of us who don’t farm to help protect family farmers against two major hazards that are outside their control: market downturns and weather disasters.

Although there are many things to celebrate in the new farm bill, there were also disappointments. This was the case for conservation, which was a bit of a mixed bag—and worth a closer look.

If we’re ever going to achieve a food system that is truly sustainable, equitable, and health-promoting, investments in local and regional food systems will likely be at least one piece of the puzzle.