NESAWG engages our network in federal public policy advocacy to strengthen sustainable food systems in the Northeast.

We prioritize policy issues based on alignment with our core values, relevance to NESAWG network participants, and ability to increase equity and sustainability in the Northeast.

NESAWG does not run its own campaigns or create coalitions, but rather engages our network in support of the campaigns and coalitions created by our partners, prioritizing the issues that matter to our network. Our partners include National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Rural Coalition, Good Food For All, and other regional and national groups.

We are currently working to ensure the Farm Bill is implemented equitably and support programs, funding, and sustainable agriculture in our region. Other issues we cover include immigration, climate change, and the National Association for State Departments of Agriculture. Learn more. 

Join our monthly NEASDA Policy Organizing Meetings!

NESAWG hosts a recurring monthly meeting for NEASDA organizing efforts on the first Friday of each month at 10am.

Email info@nesawg.org if you'd like join the monthly meetings and receive the zoom link.

Would you like to partner on regional policy collaborations/actions or want to engage in federal public policy advocacy in the Northeast? 

Reach out if you would like to:

• Be featured on our blog for your policy work or engagement with federal or state programs
• Advocate together with your Members of Congress around issues that matter to you
• Join our policy-only mailing list for agricultural policy action opportunities
• Plug into our work with Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture 
• Join our NEASDA monthly meetings and listserv
• Get support in advocating with your State Department of Agriculture

If you have a policy question or idea, or have a policy resource you’d like us to share, please let us know by emailing us at info@nesawg.org. You can also sign up for our policy action newsletter below.