29May
Vermont Protects Pollinators and Supports Farmers with Neonic Bill
At the end of the 2024 session, Vermont became the second state in the nation to ban neonicotinoid treated seeds with H.706. The House Committee…
22Apr
New York Protects Pollinators with Treated Seed Ban
In the 2023 session, New York state became the first state in the country to pass legislation banning the sale of neonicotinoid coated or “neonic”…
23Jan
Oregon Rural Communities Win with CAFO Reform Bill
In a major win for rural communities in 2023, Oregon became the first state in decades to regulate large-scale concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) with…
21Jul
Minnesota Public Health Insurance Option a Win for Farmers
Among a slew of bills passed during the Minnesota 2023 session, the Minnesota public health insurance option (SF 2995) will be the first time many…
14Jul
Illinois takes steps to increase support for Black Farmers
In a step forward for Illinois’ Black Farmers and Growers, the Illinois House passed a resolution (HR0164) declaring April 23rd – 29th Black Farmers and…
22May
Right to Repair Wins Big in Colorado
In a win for small farmers everywhere, Colorado passed the nation’s first Right to Repair law (HB23-1011) for farm and agriculture equipment on April 25,…