Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its IFAD Research Series, released a report, Overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems , along with a literature review.

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NASDA

JULY 11, 2023

With her experience leading the industry as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and her perspective on state and local issues as former U.S. NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories.

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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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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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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

. – Today at the 2024 Winter Policy Conference, members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture encouraged federal agencies to develop strategies that address agricultural labor shortages across the country. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2024

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement. NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. territories.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 8, 2024

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. billion, which is 1.35% – or nearly $400 million – below the FY2024 enacted level.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting today, NASDA members elected the next cohort of officers for 2023-2024. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur will serve as NASDA’s 2023-2024 President and will host the  2024 NASDA Annual Meeting on Sept. Press Release CHEYENNE, Wyo. –

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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. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) a.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, in the lead-up to COP27, the biggest global convening on climate change, many groups worked to call attention to the fact that governments and businesses were not doing nearly enough to address food and agriculture in their plans to tackle the crisis. Food Systems Summit in 2021. consumers of all kinds,” said Nabarro.

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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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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. Perfect for those with limited financial resources, these techniques can help anyone to grow their own food sustainably.

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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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NASDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

After graduating from Iowa State University in May with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture and rural policy and international agriculture, I was excited to join NASDA as a policy intern for the fall semester. These events allowed me to converse with successful agriculturalists in diverse areas of the agricultural industry.

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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. 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.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is offering a grant opportunity to promote the sustainability of land-based industries—including food and agriculture— and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. Proposals are due January 9, 2024.

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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. Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. According to the U.S. territories.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

In this video, we delve into the heart of food-forest design, exploring the importance of plant diversity, thoughtful crop arrangements, and the application of permaculture principles.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The University of Idaho announced that it will operate the Western Rural Development Center (WRDC), tasked with organizing research-based studies and educational outreach programs to address problems facing rural communities. ”

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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. Through ongoing engagement with community members, NAS began a seed banking initiative to help them work toward food sovereignty.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By Emilie Ritter If you live in Missoula, Montana, you’ve probably seen the blue e-bikes transporting food scraps around town. I think about food a lot because I love to eat and value the effort and beauty of the growing process. “I I think about food a lot because I love to eat and value the effort and beauty of the growing process.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

APRIL 25, 2024

Photo credit: USDA Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) announced that it will partner with Reinvestment Fund, a national mission-driven financial institution, to fund 16 public-private partnerships. HFFI was established by the 2014 Farm Bill and expanded in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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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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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Tammy Howard, NCAT Agriculture Specialist I recently attended a summit session convened by NCAT’s Montana partners at Alternative Energy Resources Organization to discuss a collective strategy to increase Montana’s food self-reliance. If we ate healthier, could more of our food be supplied by regional production?

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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 14, 2024

On February 27, The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $26 million available in competitive grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number G182-21-W7903 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number PDP20-009. Department of Agriculture.

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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. 10445, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Víctor Manuel Villalobos Arámbula, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development for Mexico, shared insight into the current landscape of agriculture in Mexico. Mexico is collaborating with the United States Department of Agriculture and U.S. Climate Change Conference, H.E

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

agriculture- and natural resource-based commodity products. Department of Agriculture (USDA). For this reason, we hold that Amendment #1097 is not relevant to the FY24 agriculture appropriations bill and respectfully urge the Senate to reject this misguided amendment. agriculture and natural resources producers.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This material is based up work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number G182-21-W7903 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number PDP20-009. Department of Agriculture.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the 2023 Regional Food System Partnership, Farmers Market Promotion and Local Food Promotion program awards, totaling $32 million for 98 projects to bolster local and regional food economies across the country. million for 55 FMPP projects and $14.1

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Martin Rodriguez sells at Corona Farmers Market in Queens | Photo credit USDA Editor’s Note: This post is part of a multi-part series exploring some of the key sustainable agriculture and food systems challenges that the farm bill can address. Food insecurity rates decreased while programs were in full effect.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

“They are like rock stars,” says Bill Brinkerhoff, Argus’ co-owner, a tall, friendly businessman with a passion for local food. Argus represents an emerging business model, the farm stop, which connects consumers and farmers in a local food web. That has created a food system that may be more efficient, but is also less resilient.

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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). Failure to complete either or both of these tasks will likely impact farmers, ranchers, and food system stakeholders nationwide who utilize federal programs.

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