Comment: Without Investments and Reforms, House Bill Rings Hollow
For Immediate Release
Contact: Laura Zaks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
press@sustainableagriculture.net
Tel. 347.563.6408
Comment: Without Investments and Reforms, House Bill Rings Hollow
Washington, DC, March 5, 2026 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, following the House Agriculture Committee’s 34-17 passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
…“Almost any farmer will tell you that farm policy is fundamentally broken – but instead of taking real strides toward a better future, the House farm bill doubles down on a system that simply isn’t working. The bill offers unfunded authorizations and more status quo instead of meaningful reforms or bold investments in infrastructure, markets, and proven programs for farmers. We appreciate lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who offered amendments to rectify the shortcomings