USDA Announces Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework to End Agricultural Lawfare

Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework unveiled

USDA seeks to protect agricultural land and producers and end onerous regulations.

Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework aims to end ag lawfare

Four-pillar comprehensive plan prioritizes greater government transparency, farmland conservation and continued deregulation.

USDA Launches “Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework” to Address Agricultural Lawfare

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new policy initiative titled the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework, a four-pillar plan designed to protect farmers and ranchers from what the agency describes as politically motivated “agricultural lawfare.” Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins unveiled the framework in Washington, D.C., alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, […] The post USDA Launches “Farmer and Rancher Free…

USDA Announces Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework to End Agricultural Lawfare

WASHINGTON — Today [Feb. 11, 2026], Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of the Farmer and Rancher Freedom Framework (PDF, 11.4 MB), a bold initiative to protect America’s agricultural heritage and defend farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers from politically motivated lawfare. Secretary Rollins was joined by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, country music artist and songwriter Jo…