Congress Must Act Now to Support Producers in Need of Economic Relief and Overdue Disaster Aid

December 14, 2024

Washington, DC - With negotiations over a critical economic and disaster relief package for producers reaching a standstill this weekend, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) issued the following statement:

“The economic pressures and regulatory challenges facing U.S. food and farm production have created a crisis for many specialty crop producers. The International Fresh Produce Association calls on Congressional leaders to reengage to negotiate a Farm Bill extension that not only maintains current USDA programs but also robustly funds the vital economic relief and overdue natural disaster aid that the specialty crop producers desperately need.

“It is imperative that Congress fulfills its responsibility to prioritize and support American agriculture and food security in the upcoming continuing resolution, which is required to fund the government by December 20. Inaction will jeopardize farms and producers at a time when enhancing domestic self-sufficiency and ensuring food security is at the forefront of U.S. political priorities.”

Congress Must Act Now to Support Producers in Need of Economic Relief and Overdue Disaster Aid

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