Food Politics

MAY 7, 2024

Every five years or so, we have to deal with another farm bill. Like the dietary guidelines, also every five years, the farm bill doesn’t really change much. And just so you know where i”m coming from on this, here are my classic thoughts on the matter: “ The farm bill drove me insane. ” So here we go again. Stay tuned.

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ATTRA

MARCH 14, 2025

In this video, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez teams up with Lauren Daniels-Judge from ECHO Global Farms to explore plant propagation, focusing on two essential techniques: division and grafting. Real-life examples and demonstrations from ECHO Global Farms.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Letter Dear Representative: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture urges Congress to pass H.R. Americas farmers and ranchers are facing an increasingly perilous agricultural economy. NASDA looks forward to working with the incoming 119th Congress to expeditiously pass a new Farm Bill.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is offering a one-time grant opportunity to strengthen Michigan food hubs and farm stops. Applications are due February 21, 2025.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

. – Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture adopted policy today at NASDA’s Winter Policy Conference to increase advocacy for farm safety and minimize injury to those who work in the agriculture industry. The new policy marks the first policy dedicated specifically to farm safety.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Blog The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture comprises commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from all 50 states and four U.S. While responsibilities vary from state to state, all help shape agricultural policies to benefit not only farmers and ranchers, but also those who consume their products.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Photo Credit: USDA The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $33.5 This latest announcement of funds for 113 projects across 43 states is a part of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) and is funded by a combination of mandatory funds from the farm bill and annual appropriations.

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ATTRA

JUNE 10, 2024

This video shares some of the innovative and affordable urban agriculture techniques practiced by Echo Global Farms near Fort Myers, Florida. This podcast was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

At Argus Farm Stop, the shelves are full of locally raised vegetables and fruit, herbs, beef, chicken, fish, and more. Beets from one local farm snuggle up against sunchokes from another, across eggs from yet another. Argus represents an emerging business model, the farm stop, which connects consumers and farmers in a local food web.

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ATTRA

MARCH 17, 2025

This video presentation explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, demonstrating how AI can enhance farming practices at any scale. The video covers practical applications for everyday farmers and gardeners, as well as high-tech innovations like spectral drones for large-scale operations.

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NASDA

JULY 25, 2024

We write to express our gratitude for your efforts to advance the 2024 farm bill within your jurisdictions and to seek your continued support for passing this critical legislation before the end of the year. We look forward to working with you to bring a bipartisan 2024 farm bill to fruition. Thank you for considering our request.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act fundamentally fails to meet the moment. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act falls short of that mark,” commented Lavender. The bill restricts the U.S.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Letter Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Jeffries: The undersigned agricultural organizations are deeply invested in the well-being of our rural and agricultural communities, and we write today to urge you to prioritize and support the swift passage of a bipartisan farm bill this year.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy as a featured speaker during the Rural Development and Financial Security Committee meeting at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. territories.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This video provides a general introduction and tips for flame weeding on small-scale farms. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera With spring on the horizon, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a number of funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture. For more detailed information on these and other USDA grant programs, see NSAC’s Grassroots Guide to Federal Food and Farm Programs.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The proposed amendment attempts to attach the so-called Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (or “OFF Act”), to the spending bill. The proposed amendment attempts to attach the so-called Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (or “OFF Act”), to the spending bill. agriculture- and natural resource-based commodity products.

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NASDA

JANUARY 31, 2024

News Article The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to congratulate three staff members on their recent promotions. Stephanie joined the NASDA team in December 2022 as the associate director of public policy where she focused on issues related to agricultural labor, conservation, animal disease and climate.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Beginning with the start of FY2024 on October 1, funding for the federal government will – absent a continuing resolution (CR) – expire, as will the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill. So what, exactly, would a government shutdown mean for agriculture?

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 8, 2024

Cover crop experiment at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Orono, Maine. On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2025

By Audrey Kolde , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist My experience in farming started at the hand-tool scale. My love of farming hasnt changed as the aches and pains have increasedin fact, it has grown. However, mechanization and technology like tractors offer women the chance to broaden their opportunities in agriculture.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

By October 1, Congress will need to fund the government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and determine how to extend ( again ) the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to respond to emergent agricultural needs. 118-5), the deal applied an NDD spending cap of $703.65

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This blog post takes a closer look at REAPs investments from 2014 to 2025, highlighting their critical role in making long-lasting impacts on rural communities, and what stands to be lost if the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to withhold payments on signed contracts. What is REAP? Pennsylvania ($48.1 million), Iowa ($42.1

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ETA-2023-0003 – Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States Administrator Pasternak: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S.

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of agriculture in all 50 states and 4 territories. agriculture. livestock industry.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Luz Ballesteros Gonzalez, NCAT Agriculture Specialist When will it rain again? This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. How much will it rain? ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Kava has endured a long history of adversity, said Lakea Trask, a Hawaiian farmer and local activist who cultivates kava and other Native crops for Kanaka Kava , his familys farm-to-table restaurant in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island. As recognition grows, so have opportunities for small-scale farming initiatives and environmental restoration.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 5, 2024

The specific model is an Esch 5512 No-Till Drill, which can be rented for use on farms in the Berkshire Conservation District.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

300 Farmers Union members from across the country joined together in Washington, DC this past week to advocate for family farmers and a strong Farm Bill as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In. 15 Wisconsin Farmers Union members were among those taking part in the NFU Fly-In. Participants visited the U.S.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Tammy Howard, NCAT Senior Manager With October being National Farm to School month, I was reminded of what the National Farm to School Network refers to as triple bottom line — kids win, farmers win, and communities win with Farm to School.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Tyler is joining the NCAT team as a Carbon Farm Planner and will be working on our “Building Soil, Building Equity” project, as well as contributing to the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program. In this episode of Voices from the Field , we get to know one of our newest NCAT employees, Tyler Jenkins.

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Food Tank

MARCH 20, 2024

New African Society (NAS), a youth-led Sierra Leone-based organization, is working for the development of self-sufficient communities to alleviate generations of poverty within the country. Bangura views seed banking as a multi-layered strategy that increases equitable opportunities within agriculture while retaining cultural integrity.

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ATTRA

JULY 2, 2024

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agricultural Specialist Now, as we enter the hot, dry summer months, is the time to watch livestock water sources for quality. Farm ponds and slow-moving creeks and streams that are enriched with fertilizer runoff and directly deposited manure are the perfect place to find cyanobacteria thriving.

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Agwired

MARCH 12, 2025

Since its 2019 inception, the campaign has educated growers and applicators about best management practices when using neonicotinoid products in both agricultural and urban settings. A whole farm water management solution, FieldNET Advisor simplifies irrigation decisions for growers with real-time data and a simplified subscription.

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ATTRA

APRIL 8, 2024

In this video, Russell Hollander of Care2Grow Farm in Naples, Florida, guides us through the captivating journey of medicinal and gourmet mushroom cultivation, unveiling the intricate process from substrate to harvest. Explore the incredible potential of mushrooms and discover additional streams of income that mushroom production can offer!

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ATTRA

JANUARY 26, 2024

In this video, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Hakeem Holmes is in Webb, Alabama, to meet with Bobby Reynolds, a partner farmer with the New North Florida Cooperative (NNFC). Bobby gives us a quick overview of how he got into farming and talks about the winter turnip green crop NNFC markets via the farm-to-school network in Alabama.

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