Family Farmers Under Pressure: Rising Costs, Falling Profits, and What We Can Do About It

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At GTKYF Foundation Inc — Farms, Food, Families, and Freedom — we stand shoulder to shoulder with America’s family farmers.

In recent months, economic conditions for small and mid-sized farmers have become increasingly dire. According to data from AgAmerica, American Farmland News, and AgNet West, Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies surged by nearly 70% from April 2024 to March 2025. This alarming rise reflects the severe financial stress squeezing family farms across the country.

📉 Why Are Family Farms Going Bankrupt?

The biggest culprits are skyrocketing input costs and unstable commodity prices. Fertilizer, diesel, feed, and even seed prices have surged while market prices for corn, soybeans, and beef remain unpredictable. That means many farmers are paying more to produce food than they can earn selling it.

Larger agribusinesses may weather the storm, but for independent farmers — especially those operating on thin margins — one bad season can spell disaster.

🏚️ The Real-World Impact

We’ve seen it firsthand: families forced to sell land that’s been in their name for generations, equipment repossessed, and lifelong dreams lost to debt. These aren’t just business losses — they’re human tragedies.

At GTKYF Foundation, we believe every farm matters because every farmer feeds a family — and often, an entire community.

💪 How GTKYF Foundation Inc Is Stepping In

At GTKYF, we’re not sitting idle. We are:

  • Offering financial literacy and debt restructuring workshops for small farm operators.
  • Connecting struggling farmers to local and federal relief resources.
  • Working on peer-support networks so farmers know they’re not alone.
  • Promoting direct-to-consumer and local market opportunities to boost farm income.

We’re also actively advocating for fairer farm policies and access to low-interest credit, especially for BIPOC, beginning, and veteran farmers.

🧡 How You Can Help

You don’t have to be a farmer to make a difference.

✅ Donate to GTKYF Foundation to support outreach, education, and relief for farm families.
✅ Volunteer your time, skills, or services — especially if you have a background in legal aid, finance, or agriculture.
✅ Spread the word — share this post, talk to your local representatives, and support your local farmers at the market.

Together, we can help family farms survive — and thrive.

🌱 Support Farms. Feed Families. Stand for Freedom.

Learn more at GTKYF.org

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