The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is a national alliance of farm, rural development, and conservation groups that organized in 1988 to affect federal agriculture policy. NSAC member groups advance common positions to support small and mid-size family farms, protect natural resources, promote healthy rural communities, and provide nutritious and healthy food to consumers. By bringing grassroots perspectives to the table normally dominated by big business, NSAC levels the playing field and gives voice to sustainable and organic farmers.

NSAC’s vision of agriculture is one where a safe, nutritious, ample, and affordable food supply is produced by a legion of family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while protecting the environment, and contributing to the strength and stability of their communities.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition:

• gathers input from sustainable and organic farmers and ranchers, and from a diverse group of grassroots farm, rural, and conservation organizations that work directly with farmers;
• develops policy through participatory issue committees that involve NSAC member organizations and allies;
• provides direct representation in Washington, D.C. on behalf of its membership to members of Congress and other federal administrative offices, such as USDA and EPA; and
• builds the power of the sustainable agriculture movement by strengthening the capacity of its member groups to promote citizen engagement in the policy process.