USDA rebrands climate-smart farm program with stricter rules, causing uncertainty among farmers.

Former USDA climate-smart farm program projects face uncertainty as the Trump administration canceled the initiative, rebranding it under the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) with stricter requirements. Farmers must now ensure that 65% of funds go directly to them, with unclear application details confusing. Despite laying off staff, the Pasa Sustainable Agriculture nonprofit and Farmers for Sustainable Food are adapting, continuing conservation efforts, and awaiting USDA guidance.