WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement on the approval by the House of Representatives of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

“The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson for his leadership and perseverance, and we thank the House for advancing H.R. 7567, marking a pivotal step forward for American agriculture. This bill includes key bipartisan provisions that would strengthen the competitiveness of family farms producing specialty crops across the nation.” 

“As specialty crop producers face urgent and unprecedented economic pressures, enacting a comprehensive five-year farm bill is vital to their sustainability and to the communities they serve. We strongly urge the Senate to act swiftly so that a bipartisan farm bill can get through conference and to the President’s desk this year. American specialty crop growers cannot afford further delay.”

The SCFBA is co-chaired by Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association; Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association; Dave Puglia, President and CEO of Western Growers; and Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council.

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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is a national coalition of more than 150 organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products. The Alliance was established to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop agriculture and improve the health of Americans by broadening the scope of U.S. agricultural public policy. For more information, visit farmbillalliance.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Christina Morton, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, [email protected]

Siobhan May, International Fresh Produce Association, [email protected]

Mark Szymanski, National Potato Council, [email protected]

Ann Donahue, Western Growers, [email protected]