FACA’s policy recommendations are developed and approved by members of the steering committee.
Opportunities in the Upcoming Farm Bill
FACA released a suite of bipartisan policy recommendations for the next farm bill that cover six areas:
- Conservation, Risk Management, and Credit
- Energy
- Food Waste
- Forestry
- Livestock and Dairy
- Research, Extension, and Innovation
USDA Climate Pilot Recommendations
In response to conversations calling for the establishment of a USDA-led carbon bank, FACA developed recommendations supporting the establishment of a USDA climate pilot program. These recommendations helped shape the USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program.
Original Joint Policy Recommendations
The eight founders of FACA released a report in November 2020 that served as a launch pad for the coalition’s policy positions. These recommendations are based on the premise that federal policy can and should provide incentives and support farmers, ranchers, and forest owners as they tackle the challenges created by climate change.