About Us

Problem

Government is supposed to serve the public. But when a handful of powerful corporations gains too much influence over the decisions shaping agriculture, the rules end up working for them instead of everyone else.

That leaves farmers squeezed, workers with weaker protections, and consumers paying more while getting less healthy food in return—and it puts America’s food security at risk by making us more dependent on imports instead of our own farmers.

Mission

Farm Action is a nonpartisan, farmer-led watchdog holding corporations and government accountable in food and agriculture.

Vision

We envision a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system that supports farmers, workers, and rural communities in feeding us.

Values

We believe government should serve the public—not corporate interests. We’re not afraid to challenge the outsized power of agribusiness, and we work with honesty, collaboration, and the determination to win a food system that works for everyone.

Our Approach

Farm Action’s work is powered by a dedicated team and strong partnerships across the food and farm movement. Together, we win real results for farmers, workers, and rural communities.

Research and Education: Our work starts with research that exposes corporate power and tracks how it shapes markets and policy. We turn complex issues into clear, accessible reports, fact sheets, graphics, and data tools for policymakers, the press, and the public.
Strategic Communications: We translate complex issues into clear, compelling narratives that help the public and policymakers understand what is at stake. We serve as a trusted source for national and agricultural media and elevate farmer voices through op-eds, videos, and rapid response. In the past year, our work has been featured in more than 3,000 news stories, including every major media outlet.
Coalitions and Leadership: We bring together unlikely allies to challenge the world’s largest corporations. Through coalitions and our Local Leaders program, we equip farmers and advocates to engage policymakers, inform the media, and strengthen their communities.
Policy Reform: This work leads to change. Our policy recommendations have been developed into more than 20 pieces of Congressional legislation, and our reports have helped drive multiple federal antitrust and regulatory actions.

Our Recent Wins

As of January 1, “Product of USA” Finally Means What You Think It Means

January 5, 2026

How Farm Action Cracked the Corporate Egg Price Gouging Scheme

June 18, 2025

Our Origin Story

Building a Movement for a Fair, Sustainable, and Healthy Food and Agriculture System

As we looked across the food system, we saw one root problem again and again: powerful corporations were shaping government policy to benefit themselves. This influence created unfair markets for farmers, harmed workers, affected animal welfare, damaged the environment, weakened rural communities, and threatened public health.

We united unlikely allies to push back against this imbalance of power. Together, we’re working to ensure that farmers, workers, consumers, the land, and the health of our communities—not corporate interests—guide the future of food and farm policy.

Today, Farm Action is a thought leader, policy developer, and network builder for farmers and ranchers, food chain workers, consumers, organizations, and policymakers. Based in Missouri, we are a charitable 501(c)(3) working alongside Farm Action Fund, our 501(c)(4) advocacy affiliate.

Together, our two organizations drive a seamless chain of action—from research and policy development to the legislative and electoral work needed to build a fair, sustainable, and healthy food system.