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

DECEMBER 16, 2024

NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories.

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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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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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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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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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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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NASDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Through their leadership, I had the opportunity to take on many unique projects that helped me gain a deeper understanding of policy related to issues such as PFAs, HPAI, national nutrition programs and, my personal favorite, rural development.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

MARCH 14, 2024

On February 27, The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $26 million available in competitive grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises.

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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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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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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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ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Bringing the Farm to School Through New Connections is a USDA Food and Nutrition Services funded program to help equip producers to sell to schools. The informal networking between producers and school food buyers was one of the more impactful components of the producer training.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

NASDA 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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 8, 2024

On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote. billion, which is 1.35% – or nearly $400 million – below the FY2024 enacted level.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

“Labor shortages in the agricultural industry affect the entire supply chain, making it more difficult for the country to compete in the global marketplace and threatening our overall food and national security,” NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Letter RE: Coalition Urges Opposition to Spartz Amendment (Submitted #113; Rules Print #76) to H.R.

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

As you begin the fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations process, NASDA asks you to prioritize the following programs that enhance farmers, ranchers, and rural communities and ensure a safe, affordable, and abundant food supply. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) a. Food Safety Outreach & Education Programs led by states.

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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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