Dear John,

Farming is a unique and risky occupation, which can make it hard for farmers to access capital and credit – tools that are important for buying land, covering operating costs and growing farm businesses.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is supposed to be where farmers turn to when other lenders deny them loans and is the only option for many family farmers who can’t access credit through commercial banks. But without basic farmer borrower protections, farmers can face predatory practices, discrimination and extractive relationships with lenders.

Luckily, there’s a solution to some of these issues — the Fair Credit for Farmers Act. This act is based on the belief that all farmers deserve fair treatment from FSA, which has not always been the case. The Fair Credit for Farmers Act makes important reforms to FSA, protecting farmers and making them equal partners in the lending process and ultimately, their farm business’ success.

Click here to ask your legislators to support the Fair Credit for Farmers Act (S.2668 and H.R.5296), which will improve access and accountability in FSA, a critical step toward better supporting farmers and keeping them on the land and farming.

Help get more co-sponsors for the Fair Credit for Farmers Act and ensure that these improvements become a permanent part of the next Farm Bill!

Together in action,
Hannah Tremblay
Policy and Advocacy Manager