When the U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out OnlyFarms.gov last week, the intention was simple: showcase how American farmers are benefiting from government programs. Instead, it became a flashpoint for political outrage—most notably from Rep. Thomas Massie.
The USDA’s new site, promoted on social media with the line, “curious how American farmers are benefiting right now,” redirects visitors to the White House agriculture page. Yes, the name is a playful nod to the subscription platform OnlyFans, which has become famous for adult content. But the content itself is entirely professional, informative, and focused on helping farmers.
Massie, ever the contrarian, was not impressed. “Your tax dollars are paying for the USDA to parody a porn site,” he wrote Saturday, adding, “They should delete the tweet and the URL.” He followed that up with another jab: “Can you arrest Epstein’s co-conspirators instead of riffing on a porn site?”
While critics debate the name, the real story is happening on the ground. During a White House event for roughly 800 farmers, a golden tractor gleamed on the South Lawn as the backdrop for announcements with real impact. President Donald Trump highlighted a new Small Business Administration loan program, increasing guarantees from 75% to 90% for lenders who work with agricultural businesses.
Trump also confirmed that the Environmental Protection Agency is issuing new guidance for diesel emissions to help farmers “save billions.” And he made a point of reminding the crowd about his previous support: “I just gave you $12 billion. I don’t know if you know that or not. You make enough money. It doesn’t matter to you, right?”
Finally, he drew the comparison critics expected: “You think [former President Joe] Biden would’ve done that? No, he wouldn’t have done that.”
The OnlyFarms.gov rollout may have raised eyebrows, but it also highlights the administration’s focus on results. While Massie sees a parody, many farmers see concrete support and creative communication designed to engage the public.
In the end, government is about action and impact. If a clever URL can bring attention to policies that help small businesses and farmers, it’s a minor detail compared to the billions in aid, loans, and regulatory guidance that are actually on the table. Critics may mock the humor, but the farmers are the ones benefiting.
