15 Ways the Trump Administration Is Harming U.S. Farmers and Threatening Food Security
April 06, 2026 | Source: The Signal | by Robyn O’Brien
Last week, the USDA terminated 49 of 50 projects and nearly $300M in funding for locally led efforts helping young, beginning, and underserved farmers access land, capital, and markets.
As Jennifer O’Connor, Executive Director for Funders for Regenerative Agriculture, shared on LinkedIn, “These weren’t abstract programs. They were real, community-based solutions—designed and led by people who deeply understand the barriers farmers face every day.”
She continued, “This is not just a policy shift. We are watching a systematic dismantling of decades of work.”
I could not agree more. The systemic dismantling of decades of work, and the impact on our food and farm security will be felt for generations to come.