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Letter supporting America Grows Act

NASDA

Sincerely, 2 Blades Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Alliance to End Hunger American Association of Mycobacterial Diseases American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges American Dairy Science Association American Feed Industry Association American Institute of Biological Sciences American Malting Barley Association American Phytopathological (..)

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Our 2024 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

Through captivating case studies, Thurow’s hopeful book showcases farmers who have boldly gone against the grain of modern agriculture orthodoxy and are instead embracing regenerative practices—like agroecology and permaculture—that restore soil health, enhance biodiversity, and promote resilience against climate change.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) The RPFSA does not contain a proposal to support AMMP technologies as envisioned in the ARA or the COWS Act. NSAC sees this as a commendable use of RCPP and we fully support the inclusion of this purpose in a final farm bill.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

The Center addresses critical issues like food equity, animal agriculture, food waste, and the intersection of diets and climate resilience. Ustawi , Kenya Ustawi Afrika works to empower rural communities in semi-arid regions of Eastern Africa by promoting sustainable agriculture, mindset transformation, and womens empowerment.

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Animal Ag News 3/10

Agwired

Troy Sander , a Kansas cattle producer and president of the Kansas Livestock Association, appeared before the House Agriculture Committee urging policymakers to pass a Farm Bill, pass tax legislation to protect family farms and ranches, and strengthen policies that protect our food security. MBK Farms in Colcord, Okla.,

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Animal Ag News 3/3

Agwired

Holden Farms in Obion County, Tenn., nominated by the Tennessee Poultry Association, was one of three farms across the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the 2025 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta. to receive the U.S.

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Should a Plan to Curb Meat Industry Water Pollution Consider the Business Costs?

Civil Eats

“EPA’s continued failure to stand up against industry pressure ignores and perpetuates the potentially devastating impacts of industrial animal agriculture on our communities.” This week, the National Family Farm Coalition will bring a group of small-scale farmer members to D.C.