1.0National Sustainable Agriculture Coalitionhttps://sustainableagriculture.netLaura Zakshttps://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/author/lzaks/Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freezerich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="SqxDtBJFGW"><a href="https://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/farmers-speak-out-on-the-devastating-impact-of-usda-funding-freeze/">Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freeze</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://sustainableagriculture.net/blog/farmers-speak-out-on-the-devastating-impact-of-usda-funding-freeze/embed/#?secret=SqxDtBJFGW" width="600" height="338" title="“Farmers Speak Out on the Devastating Impact of USDA Funding Freeze” — National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition" data-secret="SqxDtBJFGW" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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On March 6, NSAC held a virtual briefing, "Impact in the Field," with five farmers and NSAC’s policy director, Mike Lavender. They discussed how the USDA funding freeze and employee layoffs are severely affecting agricultural programs. The briefing highlighted the financial strain caused by the unlawful suspension of key contracts, grants, and support, leaving farmers uncertain as the growing season begins and underscored the high stakes of federal policy decisions.https://sustainableagriculture.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Anna.png25011303