Our Priorities
NAMA’s priorities reflect the role of our members as a crucial link in the food supply chain. We support policies and programs that protect the farmer’s ability to produce high-quality grains; transportation policies that help move grain and finished products cost-effectively and efficiently; food regulations that recognize the miller’s unique job of transforming raw grain into food ingredients; and food and nutrition programs that reflect the important role of grain-based foods in the diet and that strive to prevent hunger globally.
Explore Our Priorities to Support the Milling Industry
Managing COVID-19 in the Milling Industry
![covid 19 priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/covid-19-priority.jpg)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millers and the entire U.S. food and agriculture sector never slowed in its efforts to supply America’s families with safe and affordable food.
Farm Policy
![farm policy priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm-policy-priority.jpg)
The Farm Bill and its farm programs were established to support U.S. producers who are the foundation of the most abundant, high-quality food supply in the world.
Food Regulations
![Food Regulations Priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Food-Regulations-Priority.jpg)
![Food Regulations Priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Food-Regulations-Priority.jpg)
![Food Regulations Priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Food-Regulations-Priority.jpg)
The grain milling industry is subject to various federal regulations, from the United States Grain Standards Act to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Grain Research
![grain research 1](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grain-research-1.jpg)
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![grain research 1](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grain-research-1.jpg)
NAMA supports agricultural research to improve grain quality, disease resistance, and yield potential.
International Food Aid
![international food aid](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/international-food-aid.jpg)
![international food aid](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/international-food-aid.jpg)
![international food aid](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/international-food-aid.jpg)
The U.S. has a long history of administering the largest, most diverse, reliable, safe, and effective international food assistance program in the world.
Nutrition
![nutrition priority pita](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nutrition-priority-pita.jpg)
![nutrition priority pita](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nutrition-priority-pita.jpg)
![nutrition priority pita](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nutrition-priority-pita.jpg)
Grain foods are affordable staples that create the foundation for a healthy and balanced diet for American consumers and people around the world.
Sustainability
![sustainability priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sustainability-priority.jpg)
![sustainability priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sustainability-priority.jpg)
![sustainability priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sustainability-priority.jpg)
Milling is a sustainable part of the highly productive U.S. food system.
Transportation
![transportation priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/transportation-priority.jpg)
![transportation priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/transportation-priority.jpg)
![transportation priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/transportation-priority.jpg)
Transportation is a key component in getting low-cost, nutritious foods to consumers.
Worker Safety
![mill interior](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mill-interior.jpg)
![mill interior](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mill-interior.jpg)
![mill interior](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mill-interior.jpg)
The milling industry is committed to the safety of its workers. NAMA monitors regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other agencies that impact the workplace.
Managing COVID-19 in the Milling Industry
![Photo Copy](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Photo_Copy.png)
![Photo Copy](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Photo_Copy.png)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, millers and the entire U.S. food and agriculture sector never slowed in its efforts to supply America’s families with safe and affordable food.
![farm policy priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm-policy-priority.jpg)
![farm policy priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm-policy-priority.jpg)
![farm policy priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/farm-policy-priority.jpg)
The Farm Bill and its farm programs were established to support U.S. producers who are the foundation of the most abundant, high quality food supply in the world.
![Food Regulations Priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Food-Regulations-Priority.jpg)
![Food Regulations Priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Food-Regulations-Priority.jpg)
![Food Regulations Priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Food-Regulations-Priority.jpg)
The grain milling industry is subject to various federal regulations, from the United States Grain Standards Act to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
![grain research 1](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grain-research-1.jpg)
![grain research 1](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grain-research-1.jpg)
![grain research 1](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grain-research-1.jpg)
NAMA supports agricultural research to improve grain quality, disease resistance, and yield potential.
![international food aid](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/international-food-aid.jpg)
![international food aid](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/international-food-aid.jpg)
![international food aid](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/international-food-aid.jpg)
The U.S. has a long history of administering the largest, most diverse, reliable, safe, and effective international food assistance program in the world.
![nutrition priority pita](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nutrition-priority-pita.jpg)
![nutrition priority pita](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nutrition-priority-pita.jpg)
![nutrition priority pita](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nutrition-priority-pita.jpg)
Grain foods are affordable staples that create the foundation for a healthy and balanced diet for American consumers and people around the world.
![sustainability priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sustainability-priority.jpg)
![sustainability priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sustainability-priority.jpg)
![sustainability priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sustainability-priority.jpg)
Milling is a sustainable part of the highly productive U.S. food system.
![transportation priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/transportation-priority.jpg)
![transportation priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/transportation-priority.jpg)
![transportation priority](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/transportation-priority.jpg)
Transportation is a key component in getting low-cost, nutritious foods to consumers.
![mill interior](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mill-interior.jpg)
![mill interior](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mill-interior.jpg)
![mill interior](https://namamillers.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/mill-interior.jpg)
The milling industry is committed to the safety of its workers. NAMA monitors regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other agencies that impact the workplace.