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Distribution of Farm Animals in Nigeria

Agric4profits

However, changes in social and religious orientations, alongside urbanization, have increased the commercial value of livestock such as sheep, poultry, goats, and cattle, particularly in southern Nigeria.… … Read More » Distribution of Farm Animals in Nigeria

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Farmer Portrait: Wayne Riley, London, Kentucky

ATTRA

Wayne is the founder and director of Laurel County African American Heritage Center where he manage s an active diversified demonstration farm with sheep, poultry and swine. In addition, the Center manage s a large free food distribution operation for families in need.

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Senate Bill Offers a Pathway to Sustain Local Food Purchasing Program

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Plus, the people that are benefitting from Ohio CAN (Community + Agriculture + Nutrition) and LFPA will continue to have access to the local food they need for themselves, as a business and for the people that are eating it,” said Jeremy Manalo, on behalf of King’s Poultry Farm in Ohio. 2,000,000 in Iowa distributed among 234 producers.

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A Regional Approach Creates Fairer Competition

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

These investments focus on production, processing, aggregation/distribution, market opportunities, and consumer access. This concentration is better highlighted within poultry purchases. of all USDA’s poultry purchases. Contracts with Tyson Foods accounted for 42.5% The Expanding Access to Local Foods Act of 2024 (S.

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How People Power Local Food Systems

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

These investments focus in areas of production, processing, aggregation/distribution, market opportunities, and consumer access. These particular business development activities described below are essential elements for processing, aggregating, and distributing local products through new or growing regional markets.

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Letter to Support FRIDGE Act

NASDA

As organizations involved in the production, processing, storage and distribution of U.S. Randy Feenstra (IA), Tracey Mann (KS), Jim Costa (CA) and Salud Carbajal (CA), with Sens. Braun (IN) and Fetterman (PA) leading the companion.

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2024 Year in Review: Key Wins, Challenges, and What’s Next for Sustainable Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Working closely with Congressional champions and USDA leadership, we secured a critical win: in October, the USDA announced a new round of funding for states, territories, and tribes to buy and distribute local, nutritious foods. We hosted a virtual briefing for lawmakers and the press to share key takeaways from the report.