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Letter to the President on shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike

NASDA

agricultural and food products to flow to domestic and international markets smoothly and to remain competitive, it is essential for all parts of the supply line to be functioning. Grains Council U.S. In the event of a disruption, other countries will seize the opportunity to capture this business. agricultural products.

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Rail Canada Supply Chain Letter

NASDA

Agriculture is particularly exposed to rail stoppages due to robust fertilizer and other agricultural input trade and a sizable livestock industry that depends on rail for the timely delivery of feed grains, dried distillers grains, and further feed ingredients. Canola Association U.S.

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Letter Opposing Spartz Amendment on “Checkoff” Programs

NASDA

Research and promotion boards exist to develop new markets and strengthen existing channels for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities. We urge opposition to the Spartz Amendment and request a ‘NO’ vote on its adoption.

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Tennessee Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

ATTRA

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses and to support the development of value-added products for consumers.

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Michigan Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

ATTRA

Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.

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20 Children’s Books Celebrating Our Food and Farming Systems

Food Tank

Highlighting urban gardens, aquaculture oyster farms, food forests, and more, this book shows the varied ways that farmers can sustainably feed their communities. Recipes, written for every skill level, span categories including breakfast foods, sandwiches, grains and beans, and pasta and noodles.

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in New Mexico

ATTRA

Through a cooperative agreement with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture has approximately $3.6 million in grant funding available through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program.

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