This statement can be attributed to Angela Huffman, Farm Action’s president and co-founder:
“Farm Action welcomes today’s announcement that the administration will direct hundreds of millions of dollars toward regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture is not only better for the land and public health, but it also creates a path to rebuilding farmer profitability and reducing dependency on costly chemicals and other inputs controlled by a few giant companies.
Done right, this investment will help farmers lower their input costs, break free from the export-driven commodity overproduction treadmill, and move toward healthier, more resilient, and more profitable farming systems. This initiative reflects the priorities Farm Action has long championed and repeatedly urged the government to adopt.
If the Trump administration wants this initiative to succeed, USDA must make sure the Natural Resources Conservation Service—after significant funding cuts—has enough staff to get these dollars out quickly and fairly, reaching farmers across America, not just the largest operations by default.
We cannot allow a repeat of the Climate-Smart Commodities program, where projects involving multinational corporations like JBS and Tyson Foods received the lion’s share of program dollars, fueling further consolidation.”
This announcement from USDA and HHS mirrors calls Farm Action made in both its
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While we are thrilled that the Trump administration is investing in supporting farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture, it is imperative for successful implementation that the farmers have training, meaning an investment in staffing at the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
It is also crucial to Make America Healthy Again that farming practices shift to non-toxic inputs. Reducing our exposure to toxic chemicals is how we achieve MAHA, and how Trump leaves a legacy of healthier children and grandchildren.
Zen Honeycutt, Founding Executive Director,Moms Across America and
the Moms Across America Movement
Farm Action and MAHA Leaders React to
USDA’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative
Farm Action issued the following response to
an announcement from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) on a $700M investment
into regenerative agriculture.
By Zen Honeycutt