Organic Farmers Hope for More Help From Washington in Farm Bill

Sep 01, 2025

Organic farmers in New Hampshire are hoping for better treatment under the latest farm bill being negotiated in Washington.

The last farm bill extension under the Biden Administration left several U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that are focused on organic farming unfunded, including the Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The Trump Administration then canceled $1 billion in grant funding for farm-to-school and local food programs.

“We’re not asking for anything special,” said Jim Riddle, former member of the National Organic Standards Board. “We’re just asking for equal treatment.”

Source : house.gov

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.