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U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action

We connect farmers and ranchers to food and agriculture stakeholders to co-create sustainable food systems.

We specialize in:

  • Activism & Organizing
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

  • Funding Opportunities for Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • National

Transfarmation

Our mission is to help farmers transition their industrial animal-agriculture operations to plant-focused farms raising crops for human consumption. Please contact us through our farmer form on our website: https://thetransfarmationproject.org/#get-involved

We specialize in:

  • Industrial Ag Issues
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

  • Activism & Organizing
  • Conservation Programs
  • Funding Opportunities for Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • National

Rye Revival

We support and expand ecological rye production; educate about rye for human, animal, and agricultural purposes, advance research on rye, and promote the enjoyment of rye to advance health, equity, and culture.

We specialize in:

  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

We work in these areas:

  • National
  • Wisconsin

Noble Research Institute

Noble Research Institute, LLC is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to delivering solutions to great agricultural challenges.

We specialize in:

  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

We work in these areas:

  • National
  • Oklahoma

National Milk Producers Federation

Provides a forum for dairy producers and the cooperatives they own to participate in public policy discussions. NMPF advocates policies to Congress, U.S. and foreign government agencies, industry organizations, the news media, and the public. Our mission is to foster an economic and political climate in which dairy producers and the cooperatives they own can thrive and prosper. Achieving such success assures consumers of adequate supplies of wholesome and nutritious dairy products at affordable prices.

We specialize in:

  • Activism & Organizing

We can also help you with:

We work in these areas:

  • National

National Farmers Union

NFU represents family farmers, fishers and ranchers across the country, with formally organized divisions in 33 states. The key to the success and credibility of the organization has been Farmers Union?s grassroots structure in which policy positions are initiated locally. The policy process includes the presentation of resolutions by individuals, followed by possible adoption of the resolutions at the local, state and national levels. Members and staff of the Farmers Union advocate these policy positions nationwide.

We specialize in:

  • Activism & Organizing

We can also help you with:

  • Farm Stress
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
  • Resources for Beginning Farmers
  • Resources for Women Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • National

National Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils

RC&D Councils are 501(c)3 non-for-profit corporations. They are not governmental entities, so the typical policies and constraints of local, state, and federal government programs do not limit the types of issues they address or the means they use. Within their respective areas (typically covering 5-8 counties), RC&D Councils have a high degree of independence to carry out activities that will achieve their most important goals. RC&D Council volunteers are leaders and community stakeholders involved in multiple roles in local government, school boards, churches, and other civic activities. At RC&D Council meetings, they draw from their professional expertise and community connections to determine the needs of their RC&D Council areas, address those needs, and make their communities better places to live, work, and play. Nationwide, over 25,000 volunteers serve on local RC&D Councils. Our programs involve: Youth Engagement Underserved and Beginning Farmers Engagement Farm Bill outreach Urban Ag Initiatives Veteran Farmers Engagement Rural Economic Development Human Resource Development

We specialize in:

  • Conservation Programs
  • Resources for Beginning Farmers
  • Resources for BIPOC Farmers
  • Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers
  • Resources for Veteran Farmers
  • Resources for Women Farmers

We can also help you with:

  • Activism & Organizing
  • Funding Opportunities for Farmers
  • Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We work in these areas:

  • National

Kiss the Ground

Kiss the Ground, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has become a leading voice in bringing awareness to regeneration through its storytelling, education, and advocacy of regenerative agriculture and soil health.

We specialize in:

  • Activism & Organizing
  • Organic/Sustainable/Regenerative Transition & Support
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

  • Resources for Beginning Farmers
  • Resources for BIPOC Farmers

We work in these areas:

  • National

Female Farmer Project

A multi-platform documentary project that chronicles the rise of women working in agriculture around the world. Amplifying the stories of female farmers.

We specialize in:

  • Resources for Women Farmers

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We work in these areas:

  • National

Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Services include: unlimited consultation with attorneys on matters within the FTCLDF mission statement; contractual documents, e.g., herdshare contracts, buyers club agreements, etc.; access to information clearinghouse for those working on state legislation and local ordinances; consultation with attorneys on matters related to food buyers club setup and operations; access to presentations by Charlotte Smith on matters related to marketing farm and artisan foods; toll-free emergency hotline to speak with an attorney if there is a surprise visit or inspection from a government agency; the possibility of legal representation on matters that are within FTCLDF?s mission statement at no additional cost.

We specialize in:

  • Crisis Assistance
  • Research, Technical Assistance, & Education

We can also help you with:

  • Activism & Organizing
  • Direct Marketing Assistance
  • Industrial Ag Issues
  • Institutional & Wholesale Markets
  • Legal Help & Mediation Services

We work in these areas:

  • National