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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Agwired

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses. Food & Agriculture Career Guide. Conner has led the organization with distinction for over 15 years. November 5.

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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.

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NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

Letter Dear Chairs Smith and Wyden and Ranking Members Neal and Crapo: The undersigned organizations, representing a broad swath of the American agriculture supply chain, urge you to pass a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) as soon as possible this year. agriculture – from business to farmers and consumers. For example, within the U.S.

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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

AUGUST 6, 2024

By Hakeem Holmes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist What is the real source of the problem? So, what does that mean in an agriculture sense? As farmers, we probably ask ourselves this question often, when we are confronted with the many challenges that arise within our agribusiness operations. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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NASDA

JANUARY 25, 2024

The strength and predictability of the program is only more critical given the uncertainty that characterizes the production agriculture sector. USDA and Congress have taken extraordinary ad hoc measures over the past few years to ensure the financial security of rural America. GT Thompson, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture Rep.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Eddy Labus , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist I am sure most of you have seen the pictures and heard about the damage Hurricane Helene caused in the Southern Appalachians. I am still so saddened by the many lives lost and all the property that has been destroyed. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Daily Yonder

JULY 31, 2023

That’s because most wells in town have been contaminated by runoff from agriculture, said Prado, who is president of the Sultana Community Services District. Due to the fact that we live in an agricultural area and this is a little community, we would be devastated,” he said.

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Sustainable Food Trust

MARCH 27, 2024

This has meant fewer people on the land, more centralisation of production, and greater reliance on ‘quick fix’ methods like chemical pesticides and fertilisers. It’s far from perfect, but 10% of that is nominally set aside to dedicate to rural development and sustainable agriculture.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Contributing authors: Abigail Buta ,and Jessica Levy , and Elena Seeley The momentum to transform food and agriculture systems has never been more urgentor more inspiring. It connects expertise across disciplines to enhance food security, improve distribution, and position Canada as a leader in agricultural innovation.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 14, 2025

While the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not confirmed the number of employees that have already been laid off or their plans for a forthcoming reduction in force , staffing chaos has reigned at the agency for the past several weeks. USDA staff in all agencies provide essential services to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Letter Dear Chairman Heinrich, Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Hoeven, and Ranking Member Bishop: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. agriculture. Agriculture Research a. livestock industry.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

USDA distributed seeds to farmers for free, encouraging growers to save and share seed and to experiment with any crop that could become economically important to US agriculture. This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 was recently introduced by U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). This bill builds on the framework she shared earlier this year, with even more concrete proposals aimed at boosting rural communities and supporting farmers.

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Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Trump administration is bringing new names and new ideas into agricultural policy. Many farmers, ranchers, and landowners are eager to understand how the new Trump administration will influence agricultural policy in this pivotal year. agriculture is currently experiencing.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 recently passed by the House Agriculture Committee does not serve the new generation of farmers and ranchers in this country. Just before midnight on May 24, 2024, the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture voted on the bill. The committee considered the bill in a 13.5-hour

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And while many states have acted to restrict farms’ ability to spray pesticides near those schools, Congressional lawmakers are considering multiple proposals that could block them from doing so in the future. The bill had strong support among groups that represent the agriculture, landscaping, and pesticide industries.

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