Tell Congress to Provide Financial Relief to the Hardwood Industry

The Trump White House and the US Department of Agriculture have designated $1 billion in financial assistance for non-row crop agriculture industry sectors. As of today, they have not determined which sectors will be included. Over the last year, the Hardwood Federation has held multiple meetings with Members of Congress, USDA staff, and White House officials to express the importance of including the hardwood industry in any relief package. Our efforts will continue into 2026, but hearing from individual company owners, executives, and employees as well is essential!

Take a moment to ask your Member of Congress to communicate to key USDA and White House decision makers the urgent need to include the US hardwood industry in the list of commodity groups eligible to receive assistance through this fund. Please add in a sentence or two to personalize the message. Details about the state of your business and how current trade or domestic policies are impacting your business specifically will increase the impact of these letters.

Thank you for taking this very important step to engage!