2023 2024 Farm Bill Recommendations

The Reports below are the culmination of a year-long process by FBLE partners to study the farm bill and develop concrete Recommendations that will advance shared public values.

These Recommendations are an early attempt to infuse policy ideas into the next farm bill conversation. Although we discussed and vetted these ideas among our Farm Bill Law Enterprise members and many other stakeholders in order to write the Reports in this series, and sought review of the reports by various stakeholders, we know that many more organizations, stakeholders, and communities will have thoughts, constructive critique, and perspectives to offer that should ultimately shape the policies enacted in the 2023 Farm Bill. We offer these ideas as a starting point to generate further discussion and are eager to collaborate with other stakeholders to further develop and refine these ideas and set priorities for the coming farm bill cycle. Please see The 2023 Farm Bill: FBLE Recommendations Overview for a summary of recommendations in all five reports.

FBLE’s Climate & Conservation Report recommends actions for supporting climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, risk management, and conservation objectives in the next farm bill. Read a two-page overview of actionable policies here.

FBLE’s Equity in Agricultural Production & Governance Report identifies ways the farm bill can reform USDA governance, accountability, and farm support systems; land and credit access; and investments in education to promote equity in the sector. Read a two-page overview of actionable policies here.

FBLE’s Farm Viability Report recommends ways to better support small and mid-sized producers while strengthening food systems and leveling the playing field among agricultural operations. Read a two-page overview of actionable policies here.

FBLE’s Farmworkers Report identifies opportunities to promote workers’ well-being and advancement through the farm bill. Read a two-page overview of actionable policies here.

Este informe es una versión abreviada del informe completo en inglés sobre los trabajadores agrícolas, se ofrece en español para que sus recomendaciones sean accesibles a más miembros de la comunidad.

FBLE’s Food Access & Nutrition Report outlines opportunities to improve food access, nutrition, and public health, with a focus on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read a two-page overview of actionable policies here.

These additional publications by FBLE partners include further recommendations for advancing farm bill policy. They do not necessarily represent the views of all FBLE members.