In 2025, Congress did not pass a traditional five-year farm bill. Instead, major pieces of farm and food policy moved through two different tracks: a large budget reconciliation bill, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and the FY2026 appropriations process. Together, these actions reshaped the farm bill landscape, but they did… Continue reading What the “Big Beautiful Bill” and FY2026 Appropriations Mean for the Farm Bill
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Hill View Farms Market serves up local food for everyone
Jim Gilles grew up in Owensboro, KY, where his family raised beef cattle. When he came back to the family farm, he noticed customers wanted access to locally raised beef, but many hesitated to buy a half or quarter of beef. Not everyone could afford or store that much meat at once. So, he started… Continue reading Hill View Farms Market serves up local food for everyone
Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund: Local Relief, Rooted in Partnership
When a devastating EF-4 tornado tore through Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell Counties earlier this year, family farms across the region faced a familiar reality: being first to feel the impact, and often last in line for recovery resources. At Community Farm Alliance (CFA), we leaned into the relationships we’ve built over decades—because in times of crisis,… Continue reading Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund: Local Relief, Rooted in Partnership
Health Starts with Food—But Policy Shapes the Plate
The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement is making waves in health policy circles—from national think tanks to proposed legislation in Kentucky’s upcoming session. At its core, MAHA promotes access to fresh, nutritious food and community-level health improvements—but what that actually looks like in practice is still evolving. At Community Farm Alliance, we’re watching MAHA’s… Continue reading Health Starts with Food—But Policy Shapes the Plate
From Farm to Frankfort: How Policy Moves in Kentucky and What CFA Is Fighting For in 2026
The 2026 Kentucky General Assembly session begins January 6 and is scheduled to end on April 15. This 60-day session includes a veto period in late March and ends with “Sine Die” (the final day for any legislative action). Want to follow a bill or speak up? Here’s a quick primer: Bills must pass both… Continue reading From Farm to Frankfort: How Policy Moves in Kentucky and What CFA Is Fighting For in 2026