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 together on the issues that affect us all.
The foundation of this work is strong local, regional, and national organizations that work to assure the involvement of every sector of rural peoples.
Resources for Farmers & Farmworkers
Farm, Farmer, & Farmworker Safety
As natural disasters 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
18 November, 2024
U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee introduces 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.
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
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 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.