December 30, 2025

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In 2025, Rural Coalition (the Coalition) showed up for land retention, federal ag policy, and access to USDA resources—during one of the most uncertain years for rural communities. As the year wraps up, we’re sharing a snapshot of our collective impact. These touchpoints reflect sustained engagement, trusted relationships, and measurable connection across rural communities.

Our impact is the result of member group leadership, staff coordination, and partners showing up consistently for rural communities. It reflects both the scale of rural needs and the strength of our network to respond.

Thank you for being part of this work and helping to move our work forward. We’re building on this momentum as we move into 2026. 



None of this work happens without supporters like you.

So again, thank you for standing with farmers and rural communities.

ANNOUCEMENTS

Office Closure

Please note our offices will be closed for a Collective Rest Week from December 25 - January 2. You can expect responses to resume starting on Monday, January 5. 

UPCOMING EVENT

17th Annual Winter Forum

Our annual event brings together 150-200 individuals from our member groups, supporters, allies, and rural community advocates from across our nation.

In January, we will gather to share meals, exchange ideas, and learn from one another as we work towards securing the health and long-term viability of rural communities in society, including family farmers and ranchers, farm and food workers, local businesses and working people of all walks of life.

Your support makes this gathering possible.

Date

January 21–23, 2026

Location

Washington Plaza Hotel

10 Thomas Circle NW

Washington, DC xxxxxx

As an alliance, we remain committed to sustaining democratic community-based organizations to work effectively for and to sustain justice, fairness, and economic dignity.

RESOURCES

• USDA Conservation Programs: January 15 Deadline
• USDA’s New $700M Regenerative Ag Pilot: Opportunity, Uncertainty, and What Comes Next
• Farmers’ Brief Guide to USDA Shutdown by the Farmers' Legal Action Group
• The University of Minnesota is offering two free, online courses to better understand farm records:
• Developing Financial Statements & Measures (DFSaM)
• Interpreting Financial Statements and Measures (IFSaM)
• Rural Reality Check: New Findings on Climate Emissions & Solutions in Rural America
• How to Reclaim Land Ownership for Black Americans in the South 

Rural Coalition / Coalición Rural is a 47-year alliance of more than 60 grassroots member organizations across the United States, Mexico, and Canada working to protect and sustain land, food, and rural communities. The Coalition includes diverse family farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, tribal communities, and rural advocates.

We bring our combined experience to bear on:

● Advancing policy responsive to the needs in these communities.

● Growing and sustaining community based groups trusted in their communities.

● Working to sustain justice, fairness, and economic dignity in rural communities.

● Providing effective outreach and technical assistance related to USDA programs.

● Elevating the lived experiences and collective voices of rural communities through communications and advocacy.

Rural Coalition is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.