Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Estrella “Esther” Penunia, the secretary general of the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development, called consolidation a “big problem” and talked about transforming the food system to “shift the power to the people.” A coalition of farm groups are pushing to get the program written into the upcoming farm bill.

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Food Pesticide Agroecology Agriculture 143

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.

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NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

Or it could lead to less use of inputs and, without the use of pesticides, farmers can lose up to 80% of their crops annually due to pests and disease. manufacturing and research and development. agriculture chemical industry would also become less competitive as these savings are no longer being invested into strengthening U.S.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The news hasnt really shown the devastation wreaked on the farms and forests in our area. Weve experienced nothing like this before, said New River Conservancy Executive Director Andrew Downs.This is due to fuel, pesticides, and sewage that has polluted the streams. Gene has a small beef farm with 15 cow/calf pairs and raises 1.5

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NASDA

JANUARY 25, 2024

Even in good years, farmers need access to a strong and secure Federal crop insurance program, a program that farmers have described time and again as a critical element of the farm safety net. USDA and Congress have taken extraordinary ad hoc measures over the past few years to ensure the financial security of rural America.

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

Funding these programs will enable NASDA to sustain and strengthen its state regulatory programs while also facilitating ongoing education and training for compliance and prevention within the farm and food sectors. million to provide ongoing technical expertise for various user groups throughout the pesticide regulatory process.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This series was created in collaboration with the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance. Support for resilient and diversified seed systems is critical in the upcoming Farm Bill and can also be a direct pathway to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and climate change strategies.

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Daily Yonder

JULY 31, 2023

Advocates say the Farm Bill, a massive piece of legislation that is voted on every five years and determines how the U.S. The Farm Bill has funding that can really help address a lot of these gaps,” said Susana de Anda, executive director of the Community Water Center.

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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. But first, let’s break down all the red, green, and yellow flags included in the first draft. based multinational corporations, private equity firms, and pension funds.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More than 4,000 elementary schools are located within 200 feet of farm fields. 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.

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Sustainable Food Trust

MARCH 27, 2024

As younger generations leave for better opportunities or turn to other professions, and older generations pass on, the traditional ways of life and farming are becoming increasingly less common. In the 10 years from 2010-2020 alone, the number of farms in Italy shrunk by one-third. But recently it has gotten worse.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 14, 2025

The firing of nearly 6,000 probationary employees was ruled illegal and extensive terminations are being reported across agencies including the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), among others. This post examines what is at stake if USDA staffing cuts continue.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

40 Acres & A Mule Project , United States 40 Acres & A Mule seeks to acquire Black-owned farmland to be used to celebrate and preserve the history, food, and stories of Black culture in food and farming. promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on their land.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Funding these programs will allow NASDA to continue building state regulatory programs required by FSMA and educate and train the farm and food sectors on compliance. Urban Agriculture Urban farming has grown more than 30 percent in the U.S. in the last 30 years.

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Food Ruralism Agriculture Agriculture 130

National Young Farmers Coalition

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 was recently introduced by U.S. This marks the latest step in the ongoing process of shaping the next Farm Bill. 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

Ag Research and Rural Development Saying it was the initiative she is most excited to tackle, Rollins has also pledged to roll back regulations that limit innovation in ag research and will prioritize the restoration of rural communities. During his Senate confirmation hearing, he emphasized his connection to rural communities.

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