NASDA

JUNE 22, 2023

Letter Dear Chairs and Ranking Members, As organizations concerned about the future of food and agricultural science, the undersigned are writing to express our support for the America Grows Act of 2023 (S.1628), food and agricultural sector which threaten our affordable, safe food supply, farmers’ livelihoods and national security.

Science 130

Science Agriculture Agriculture Food 130

Food Tank

JULY 19, 2024

When his agriculture professors taught about conventional hog production, he would ask questions like, “What about letting these animals get outside a little bit?” These big universities, the agricultural departments are pretty much paid off by Big Agriculture,” says Roberts.

Ranching 106

Ranching Farming Farming Family Farming 106

Food Tank

OCTOBER 6, 2023

“He said, ‘I’ll help you with school, but my one stipulation is that you cannot take any animal science classes. Be a poet, do whatever, just no animal science.’ It had been such a bad run of finances that he said to just get out,” says Wahl.

Ranching 120

Ranching Science Soil Science Marketing 120

Agwired

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The campaign, Raised with Respect , centers on the common ground found between cattle producers and beef consumers, with a focus on animal welfare and beef sustainability. The cooperative has brought 84 family farms into its fold in 2023, demonstrating a robust response to the trend of farm loss and agricultural consolidation.

Poultry 45

Poultry Family Farming Livestock Distribution 45

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

Creates an Organic Agriculture Research Coordinator within the Office of the Chief Scientist (Sec. Reauthorizes the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) program (Sec. Commodities and Crop Insurance Farming is a uniquely risky business. 7110, 7113, 7213). 7201, 7202, 7203).

Ruralism 111

Ruralism Food Farming Farming 111

Food Politics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Make USDA Farm Lending More Equitable Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the Fair Credit for Farmers Act , which would improve accountability and transparency within Farm Service Agency lending in an attempt to better ensure that historically underserved farmers and ranchers receive equal treatment.

Farming 189

Farming Farming Food Agriculture 189

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

They offer a rigorous Agricultural Sciences undergraduate program that emphasizes entrepreneurship, environmental responsibility, and social commitment. EAT , International EAT seeks to transform global food systems by integrating science, innovation, and collaboration across sectors.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139