On Friday, February 13, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (FFNSA).
The introduction of the bill comes amidst an historic moment in federal food and agriculture policy. More than seven years removed from the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, farmers and ranchers are in a moment of crisis, with countless farms...
The strongest version of this narrative acknowledges the FFNSA as a necessary but flawed attempt to address a farming sector in crisis. The bill does include some meaningful reforms—such as disaster relief for specialty crops, reauthorization of conservation programs, and support for local food systems—that could provide stability if properly funded. However, the critique from groups like the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) reveals a deeper pattern: the bill often prioritizes l...
