ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is offering a one-time grant opportunity to strengthen Michigan food hubs and farm stops. The maximum award amount is $50,000.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Wade will be the staff lead for NASDA’s Plant Agriculture and Pesticide Regulations and Rural Development and Financial Security Committees. NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its IFAD Research Series, released a report, Overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems , along with a literature review. Gender: Women are more likely to be overweight or obese than men in nearly all developing countries.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NASDA grows and enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. . ### NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all 50 states and four U.S. territories.

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Food Politics

MAY 7, 2024

What SNAP is doing there is a long story, but don’t even think about removing it; take it out and neither food assistance nor farm supports would have enough votes to pass. The farm bill ought to be an opportunity to bring agricultural policy in line with health policy and to focus on producing food healthy for people and the planet.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Extreme natural disasters and global supply chain disruptions have further compounded the economic stress faced by Americas producers of food, fuel, fiber, and shelter. NASDA encourages Congress to act swiftly in passing the continuing resolution and deliver on its critical economic and disaster assistance for Americas farmers and ranchers.

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NASDA

JANUARY 22, 2024

They include the 2024 Farm Bill , food safety , labor reform , pesticide regulation and PFAS. These issues were chosen for the organization’s 2024 focus as NASDA members see urgent need for action in these areas to support farmers and ranchers in their ability to grow our nation’s food, fiber and fuel. territories.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

territories to advance agriculture and support farmers and ranchers in producing a safe, affordable and abundant food supply for all.” NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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ATTRA

MARCH 13, 2025

In this webinar, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Gabriella Soto-Velez teams up with Sundiata from Compost Community in Tallahassee, Florida, to dive deep into composting techniques, soil health, and the power of the soil-food web! Whats Inside? * Lets build healthier soils together.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The poorest people in our society struggle every day, every mealtime, to put food on the table. ” Sunita works in a Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) supported micro-enterprise, in Bihar, in the eastern part of India, producing fortified, blended food powder, or Take-Home Ration (THR).

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, in the lead-up to COP27, the biggest global convening on climate change, many groups worked to call attention to the fact that governments and businesses were not doing nearly enough to address food and agriculture in their plans to tackle the crisis. Food Systems Summit in 2021. consumers of all kinds,” said Nabarro.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NASDA grows and enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. . ### NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all 50 states and four U.S. territories.

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NASDA

JANUARY 31, 2024

During her time in this position, Josie spearheaded NASDA’s Plant and Pesticides Policy Committee and Rural Development & Financial Security Policy Committee. food and beverage companies reach new global markets. Josie Montoney-Crawford also joined the public policy team in December 2022 as manager of public policy.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Those grants include the Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy, Agricultural Workforce Training at Community Colleges, Food and Agricultural Non-Formal Education, and Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates programs. million jobs will be available in the agriculture and food sectors. territories.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is offering a grant opportunity to promote the sustainability of land-based industries—including food and agriculture— and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. Proposals are due January 9, 2024.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The University of Idaho announced that it will operate the Western Rural Development Center (WRDC), tasked with organizing research-based studies and educational outreach programs to address problems facing rural communities. ”

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2024

million in awards that will strengthen and improve access to local and regional food markets by investing in a diverse range of businesses, organizations, markets, and communities. This new application seeks to simplify applications and reporting processes to increase the accessibility of the program for small and rural organizations.

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ATTRA

JUNE 10, 2024

Perfect for those with limited financial resources, these techniques can help anyone to grow their own food sustainably. This podcast was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

In this video, we delve into the heart of food-forest design, exploring the importance of plant diversity, thoughtful crop arrangements, and the application of permaculture principles.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By Emilie Ritter If you live in Missoula, Montana, you’ve probably seen the blue e-bikes transporting food scraps around town. I think about food a lot because I love to eat and value the effort and beauty of the growing process. “I I think about food a lot because I love to eat and value the effort and beauty of the growing process.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy as a featured speaker during the Rural Development and Financial Security Committee meeting at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

APRIL 25, 2024

Photo credit: USDA Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) announced that it will partner with Reinvestment Fund, a national mission-driven financial institution, to fund 16 public-private partnerships. HFFI was established by the 2014 Farm Bill and expanded in the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Food Tank

MARCH 20, 2024

The organization offers services that promote the advancement of agricultural projects within the region, seeking to remedy a lack of opportunity for socioeconomic mobility and food insecurity. “We Through ongoing engagement with community members, NAS began a seed banking initiative to help them work toward food sovereignty.

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NASDA

JULY 11, 2023

With her experience leading the industry as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and her perspective on state and local issues as former U.S. NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Tammy Howard, NCAT Agriculture Specialist I recently attended a summit session convened by NCAT’s Montana partners at Alternative Energy Resources Organization to discuss a collective strategy to increase Montana’s food self-reliance. If we ate healthier, could more of our food be supplied by regional production?

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 17, 2024

Simple, low-cost, traditional food processing techniques are the bedrock of small-scale food processing enterprises that are crucial to rural development

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Department of Agriculture.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the 2023 Regional Food System Partnership, Farmers Market Promotion and Local Food Promotion program awards, totaling $32 million for 98 projects to bolster local and regional food economies across the country. million for 55 FMPP projects and $14.1

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

“They are like rock stars,” says Bill Brinkerhoff, Argus’ co-owner, a tall, friendly businessman with a passion for local food. Argus represents an emerging business model, the farm stop, which connects consumers and farmers in a local food web. That has created a food system that may be more efficient, but is also less resilient.

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Food Tank

JULY 25, 2024

Veronica Womack, who serves as RSI’s inaugural Executive Director, was asked to launch the Institute to help address the challenges that rural Georgia and communities like hers face. “For For me, the academy serves as technical assistance,” Womack tells Food Tank. There’s also immense resilience. And that’s what I hope that I’m doing.”

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Martin Rodriguez sells at Corona Farmers Market in Queens | Photo credit USDA Editor’s Note: This post is part of a multi-part series exploring some of the key sustainable agriculture and food systems challenges that the farm bill can address. Food insecurity rates decreased while programs were in full effect. These decisions paid off.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The food and agriculture sector are critical to our economy, making up roughly one-fifth of U.S. When looking across the entire food and agriculture supply chain, the impact is even greater, supporting more than 46 million jobs. The farm bill ensures a resilient, healthy, and safe food supply and we urge you to act.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This blog post outlines the funding guidelines, application deadlines, and program requirements for a range of food and farm system grants funded through USDA that are currently accepting applications. For more detailed information on these and other USDA grant programs, see NSAC’s Grassroots Guide to Federal Food and Farm Programs.

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ATTRA

MAY 24, 2024

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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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Food deserts, areas where residents have limited access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food, have been a persistent issue in the United States. Recognizing the significance of this problem, several US states have carved a path forward towards closing the gap on available healthy food.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This material is based up work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Department of Agriculture.

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