Protect Organic Farmers & the USDA National Organic Program!

What’s at Stake?

Across the country, tens of thousands of farmers and the organizations that support them are in limbo due to an unprecedented USDA funding freeze. The USDA is withholding payments on signed, lawful contracts and grants, causing financial strain, halted projects, and uncertainty for farmers, businesses, organizations, and rural communities.

The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) is also at risk. If staffing is cut, enforcement will weaken, fraud will rise, and American organic farms and businesses will be left vulnerable to foreign competition and market instability.

Why This Matters:

🔴 Weaker Organic Enforcement – Cuts to NOP staff would mean weaker oversight, opening the door to fraudulent imports and undermining the integrity of organic.

🔴 Economic Harm to Farmers & Businesses – The NOP operates on just $23 million annually but oversees a $70 billion industry. Cutting staff jeopardizes thousands of farms and businesses that rely on fair enforcement.

🔴 Market Confidence at Risk – Organic farmers invest heavily to meet USDA standards—without strong enforcement, bad actors can cheat the system, driving down prices and eroding consumer trust.

🔴 NOP Staff Perform Critical Functions – They verify organic imports, oversee certification agencies, and investigate fraud to ensure that organic means organic.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Calling and emailing your Members of Congress only takes a few minutes—but it can make all the difference. Tell them to protect organic farmers, businesses, and the future of organic agriculture.

📢 Call and email your Members of Congress today!