NASDA

JULY 18, 2023

Letter Dear Chairwoman Stabenow, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Boozman, and Ranking Member Scott: We write to you today in support of the “ReConnecting Rural America Act,” which was introduced by Senators Welch and Marshall in the Senate and Representatives Nunn, Craig, LaHood, and Sorensen and others in the House.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health.

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Food Tank

MAY 3, 2024

Iowa is the number-one pork producer in the United States, but it has relatively few hog farms. Large factory farm facilities have replaced smaller family farms. The state lost nearly 90 percent of its hog farms from 1982 to 2017, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census data.

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Farming First

JUNE 12, 2024

Spike in food prices is inspiring rural youth to grow sustainable food locally, according to Access Agriculture's Young Changemaker's book. The post Unlocking the Potential of Entrepreneurial Rural Youth in Agriculture appeared first on Farming First.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Farm Safety Roundup is a new podcast series designed to promote health and safety culture to farmers, their families, and their workforce by advancing the conversation on prevention as a powerful tool. In this series, you’ll learn strategies to prevent illness and injury, as well as be connected to resources to keep workers safe.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Patrick Wade as Director of Public Policy. As Director, Wade will advance the organization’s public policy advocacy with his nearly 10 years of experience in agricultural policy and government affairs. territories.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Removing the current tax treatment of these awards will allow more ranchers and farmers in rural America to gain better access to a wide array of veterinary services needed for their livestock and poultry. In that time, NIFA received 2,061 applications from 1,451 unique applicants.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Stabenow Introduces Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act Comprehensive Farm Bill Draft Would Strengthen Support for Farmers and Rural Communities Washington, DC, November 19, 2024 – Yesterday, U.S.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

agricultural community and they require stable and predictable funding to continue their vital work. agricultural community and they require stable and predictable funding to continue their vital work. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support of our nation’s agricultural community.

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Trimble Agriculture

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Learn about the seven most common rural land loan financing mistakes and how to avoid them. Securing the right rural land loan can help you expand your agricultural operation or invest in a dream property. However, rural land loans differ from traditional home loans, requiring unique financial considerations.

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Daily Yonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A new initiative seeks to increase the number of farmers of color through a new freight farm to be placed in rural Minnesota. In February, Route 1 will place its first freight farm in the rural community of Loretto, population 650. It will be the first Black-owned freight farm in Minnesota.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – NASDA’s newly appointed board of directors unanimously passed a resolution expressing support for the expeditious passage of a comprehensive, bi-partisan farm bill. Agriculture is national security and it is critical that Congress pass a new farm bill in 2024.” territories.

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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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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Family farming is a vital part of agriculture, providing food security and sustaining rural communities. This guide will cover essential aspects of family farmi

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NASDA

JANUARY 22, 2024

NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. They include the 2024 Farm Bill , food safety , labor reform , pesticide regulation and PFAS. Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. territories.

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Global Agtech Initiative

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The farm bill is important to bringing connectivity to rural areas, writes American Farm Bureau Federation’s Bernt Nelson […] The post Farm Bill: Precision Agriculture Deserves Prompt Policy appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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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

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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Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Today, farming is far from a simple livelihood. As well as growing food, farmers are tasked with delivering a broad spectrum of ‘public goods’ – from wildlife habitat and healthy soils to public access and rural employment. Is it the period 1750-1850 when most of the present rural features were planted or built?

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill (PDF) will reform how Scottish government will support farming and food production, with the aim of making Scotland a global leader in sustainable […] The post Draft bill aims to deliver sustainable farming for Scotland appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 15, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. The latest summary – released just days before full legislative text is expected – offers insights into Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson’s (R-PA-15) approach to the House farm bill.

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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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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. She later became the executive director of the nonprofit Friends of Toppenish Creek , which advocates for improved oversight of industrial 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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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recent statistics on American agriculture reveal a decline of 200,000 farms between 2007 and 2022. million farms —to 2 million from 6.8 The marginalization of smaller-scale farms has severe consequences. It’s even worse when the owners of large-scale farms don’t live in or meaningfully contribute to the community.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. Farmers are struggling, and the decline in the farm economy is real. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 24, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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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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Trimble Agriculture

JUNE 28, 2023

Your new favorite farm podcast about overcoming adversity, achieving success, and appreciating everything rural life has to offer. Many Americans grow up without understanding the resilience, dedication, and courage it takes to get food from the farm to the table. Farming is a great profession. years back in 2017.

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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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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

AUGUST 15, 2024

As students across the state head back to school this month, we at Farm Credit of Southern Colorado are proud to support all forms of further education, especially agricultural education programs that nurture the next generation of farmers. What’s Your Favorite Ag-Related Subject?

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 12, 2023

All that now stands in the way of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill becoming legislation is royal assent. appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Daily Yonder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Stroup and her husband farm about 200 acres near Bessemer City, Nortth Carolina. But they have been consistently stymied when it comes to internet access on their farm. Even now, the lack of internet keeps the farm lagging behind. Most new farming equipment relies on an internet connection for GPS or other services.

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Western FarmPress

AUGUST 30, 2024

Nebraska graduates pursue careers in agriculture through Husker Harvest Days funds.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Stroup and her husband farm about 200 acres near Bessemer City, NC. But they have been consistently stymied when it comes to internet access on their farm. Even now, the lack of internet keeps the farm lagging behind. Most new farming equipment relies on an internet connection for GPS or other services. We’re cut off.”

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Food Tank

JULY 28, 2023

In the United States, about three-quarters of farm families have faced childcare challenges over the past five years. The lack of accessible or affordable childcare can affect farm business decisions, from productivity and growth to the allocation of financial resources, according to the researchers. The bill was introduced by U.S.

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