National Family Farm Coalition Appoints New Executive Director

Tim Gibbons to lead the 40-year-old advocacy organization after nationwide search

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:15pm

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The National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC) has hired Tim Gibbons as its new Executive Director, succeeding Niaz Dorry who will continue to lead the North American Marine Alliance (NAMA). Gibbons, a longtime advocate for family farmers, will start in his new role on February 9, 2026 as the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Why it matters

The NFFC has been a leading voice in advocating for policies that support independent family farmers and ranchers for four decades. Gibbons' appointment comes at a critical time as the organization looks to build on its legacy and continue fighting for justice, fairness, and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

The details

Gibbons, who has served as the Communications Director for the Missouri Rural Crisis Center since 2005, is described as a "familiar and welcome partner" to many of NFFC's members and allies. His deep experience in the family farm movement and connections with partners make him an "exceptional fit" to lead the organization, according to NFFC Co-President Tiffany Bellfield El-Amin.

  • NFFC is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026.
  • Gibbons will officially start as NFFC's new Executive Director on February 9, 2026.

The players

Tim Gibbons

The new Executive Director of the National Family Farm Coalition, who has been deeply involved in the family farm movement for decades and previously served as the Communications Director for the Missouri Rural Crisis Center.

Niaz Dorry

The current Executive Director of NFFC, who will continue to lead the North American Marine Alliance (NAMA).

Tiffany Bellfield El-Amin

The Co-President of the National Family Farm Coalition, who expressed excitement about Gibbons' appointment as the organization's new leader.

National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC)

A 40-year-old advocacy organization representing hundreds of thousands of farmers, ranchers and fishers across the United States.

North American Marine Alliance (NAMA)

An organization that has been in a shared leadership model with NFFC, which is now concluding as Niaz Dorry continues to lead NAMA.

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What they’re saying

“I'm humbled and excited to accept the position of Executive Director of the National Family Farm Coalition. For 40 years, NFFC has been a shining example of advocacy and leadership, representing member organizations fighting for policies centered on justice, fairness, sustainability, price, and real representative democracy. And, for 20 years, NFFC and the NFFC family has been an important part of my work and life.”

— Tim Gibbons

“We are thrilled to announce Tim as our new Executive Director! His dedication to the mission and culture of NFFC's fight makes him one heck of a leader for our organization. We'd like to thank Tim for accepting this role, and are excited to continue to work alongside him.”

— Tiffany Bellfield El-Amin, NFFC Co-President

“I am honored to have served the two organizations over the past eight years. I'm proud of all we have accomplished for both organizations and am committed to making sure Tim is well positioned to take the coalition into the future as its next Executive Director.”

— Niaz Dorry, NFFC and NAMA's current Director

“During my 20 year tenure at MRCC, I worked tirelessly to raise the voices of family farmers and working people. As Executive Director of NFFC, I'm looking forward to working with NFFC's member organizations, staff and partners, and continuing the foundation created by NFFC's former directors, Kathy Ozer and Niaz Dorry.”

— Tim Gibbons

What’s next

Gibbons is set to begin his new role as NFFC's Executive Director on February 9, 2026.

The takeaway

The appointment of Tim Gibbons as the new Executive Director of the National Family Farm Coalition represents a significant leadership transition for the 40-year-old advocacy organization. Gibbons' deep experience and connections within the family farm movement position him well to build upon NFFC's legacy of fighting for justice, fairness, and sustainability in the agricultural sector.