The National Farmers Union works to shape agricultural policy and educate rural leaders, farmers, and ranchers. Its website includes a link to state groups.

The American Farm Bureau Federation is the “national voice of agriculture.” It advocates for agricultural communities, farmers, and ranchers. Its website provides links to state farm bureaus.

Bob Stallman is president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The national organization links to state farm bureaus. See its backgrounder (PDF) on the bill and an explanation of its priorities and concerns about the Senate measure.

Jon Scholl is president of American Farmland Trust, a conservation organization. It has a website devoted to the farm bill.

Roger Johnson is president of the National Farmers Union, which has posted its recommendations for the Farm Bill. NFU provides contact information for state and regional organizations as well.

The Jewish Working Group for a Just Farm Bill includes representatives from American Jewish World Service, the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, Hazon, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger and the Union for Reform Judaism. Several spoke on Capitol Hill earlier this year about the bill.

The House Agriculture Committee is responsible for reauthorizing the Farm Bill. It is chaired by Rep. Frank D. Lucas.

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012.  Debbie Stabenow is its chairwoman.

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