Across the country, tens of thousands of farmers and the organizations that support them are in limbo due to an unprecedented USDA funding freeze. The USDA is withholding payments on signed, lawful contracts and grants, causing financial strain, halted projects, and uncertainty for farmers, businesses, organizations, and rural communities. The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) is also at risk. If staffing is cut, enforcement will weaken, fraud will rise, and American organic farms and businesses will be left vulnerable to foreign competition and market instability. Calling and emailing your Members of Congress only takes a few minutes—but it can make all the difference. |
