The federal funding freeze is just one part of the equation resulting from recent federal actions that is affecting farmers. Cuts in crucial programming and mass firings of vital staffing also have a direct impact on farmers. While some funds have been unfrozen and some staff have been temporarily reinstated, the long-term impacts of these actions are still playing out. We are responding to the changing landscape daily, and are working to support growers and keep the MOFGA community informed. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reviewing programs that were frozen, but the process and timeline for decisions are not transparent.
Please join MOFGA’s Executive Director Sarah Alexander, Seth Kroeck from Crystal Spring Farm, and Annie Watson of Sheepscot Valley Dairy Farm to learn about how the recent federal actions are affecting farmers and everyday Americans. Sign up for our briefing on March 28, at noon to 1 p.m. to learn about the status of the various federal actions taken, and how farmers have been affected by these actions.
