March 1, 2025
The Farm Bill is a critical tool for supporting our nation’s rural communities and agricultural industry, which are vital to the national economy. The food and agriculture industry employs nearly 24 million employees, more than 14% of workers in the United States, and supports over 48 million jobs.
Still, rural and farm communities are isolated, overlooked, and facing declining populations. Attracting and retaining young families is the largest and most critical obstacle facing rural communities today.