Founded in 1978, Rural Coalition is an alliance of family farms, small scale farms, and farm workers working together toward a new society that values unity, hope, people, and the land.
Rural Coalition
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(Photo: Blanding Family Land, Clarendon County, SC)
Building a Movement
For over 45 years Rural Coalition has worked to assure that small and family farmers from all regions have the opportunity to work in solidarity on the issues that affect us all.
The foundation of this work is strong local, regional, and national organizations that work to assure the representation and involvement of every sector of rural peoples.
Resources for Farmers & Farmworkers
Farm, Farmer, & Farmworker Safety
As climate catastrophe and extreme heat pose threats to farms, farmers, and farmworkers, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and your coworkers.
Please find important resources for farm safety at the link below.
Food & Farmworker Relief Program (FFWRP)
USDA's Farm and Food Workers Relief Program (FFWR) provides a one-time, $600 payment for expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you were a frontline worker in USDA approved farming and meatpacking activities during the pandemic period, you may qualify.
Farm Service Agency Farm Loans
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loans can be a lifeline for your farm business. We’re here to help you secure them.
Latest news from Rural Coalition
Updates from Our Members
PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE;
Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc, with support of the Alcorn State Policy Center, USDA NRCS and assistance of The Langston University Sherman Lewis School of Ag, produced this video to inform students about the numerous career opportunities available to them in the field of Agriculture.
FEDERATION HOLDS 56TH ANNUAL MEETING;
Vows to help every farmer in the South that wants to file a discrimination application by October 31, 2023 deadline - Read more about the Federation’s 56th Annual Meeting here.
18 November, 2024
U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Monday introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. The bill includes $39 billion in new resources to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong. A summary of the bill is available here.
4 November, 2024
With Support from USDA, Southern Farmers Financial Association Launches to Help Farmers Access Capital to Begin or Grow Small Farming Operations. Learn more here
30 September, 2024
46 Groups, including Rural Coalition, Urge Congressional Action Against Electronic Eartag Mandate for Cattle, Bison. Read the article here.
13 August, 2024
RMA Launches New and Improved Website - You can still access the RMA website at rma.usda.gov. If you have any feedback to share, click the “feedback” button at the bottom of the RMA homepage.
8 August, 2023
US Department of Agriculture Issues Landmark Updates to Farm Loan Programs. Read our press release here.
6 August, 2024
Mily Sauceda-Treviño, Rural Coalition Board Member and Executive Director of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, was quoted this week in the following Washington Post article: EPA Takes Emergency Action to Stop Use of Dangerous Pesticide. Read the article here.
June 26, 2024
Building Resiliency Pilot Program promotional article has been posted to USDA’s webpage. Check it out here.
May 10, 2024
Rural Coalition and our members Operation Spring Plant and HEAL Food Alliance were featured in the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s (NSAC) blog: How People Power Local Food Systems. Read the feature here.
May 3, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Senate Agriculture Committee Releases New Framework for Bipartisan Farm Bill. Read our press release here.
February 2, 2024
Congratulations to the Greene County Democrat on their Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Newspaper Association! Learn more here.
February 1, 2024
We honor the life and memory of Marge W. Townsend, Rural Coalition Board Member Emeritus, who passed away peacefully on January 31st. Please find her obituary here.