NASDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

After graduating from Iowa State University in May with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture and rural policy and international agriculture, I was excited to join NASDA as a policy intern for the fall semester. Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research on school meal programs.

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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. I cannot wait to do my part to help NASDA’s members continue to protect natural resources, bolster sound regulatory frameworks and strengthen rural economies,” Wade said. territories.

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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

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

State agriculture departments see greater demand for biofuels as a win-win for their mission to enhance agricultural production and strengthen rural economies across the nation. NASDA grows and enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. 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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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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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Food Tank’s Dispatch from the U.N. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter now by clicking here. Every day at COP29 here in Baku has a theme to spark discussion and guide action, and today’s is Food, Water and Agriculture. Today’s the big day!

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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

JULY 18, 2023

Letter Dear Chairwoman Stabenow, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Boozman, and Ranking Member Scott: We write to you today in support of the “ReConnecting Rural America Act,” which was introduced by Senators Welch and Marshall in the Senate and Representatives Nunn, Craig, LaHood, and Sorensen and others in the House.

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Food Tank

JULY 25, 2024

The Rural Studies Institute (RSI) at Georgia College is working to support the sustainable development of rural communities in the southern United States. For me, the academy serves as technical assistance,” Womack tells Food Tank. “For For me, the academy serves as technical assistance,” Womack tells Food Tank.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Passage of the bill will also help each state address its needs for public practice veterinarians (food safety, public health, epidemiology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology, immunology, bacteriology, serology, foreign animal disease preparedness, and livestock infectious diseases).

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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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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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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

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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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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Food Tank

JULY 28, 2023

This isn’t only about families—it’s about the entire food system. ” This is why I am heartened to see that the bipartisan Women in Agriculture Act is prioritizing funding for childcare facilities in rural areas. We’re also seeing promising progress in Farm Bill negotiations surrounding rural childcare. food policy.

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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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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.

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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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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

“This is a key opportunity for lawmakers to put a face to the issues impacting rural America and help them understand the importance of passing a strong farm bill with the right programs in place.” Farmers Union members brought into sharp focus the imperative of the Fairness for Farmers legislation within the 2023 Farm Bill.

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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NASDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Letter Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Jeffries: The undersigned agricultural organizations are deeply invested in the well-being of our rural and agricultural communities, and we write today to urge you to prioritize and support the swift passage of a bipartisan farm bill this year.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the challenges for America’s farmers and ranchers continue to grow, we believe crop insurance as a safety net is only becoming more important to stability in rural America and a secure domestic food supply. Given the challenges faced by rural America and the critical nature of crop insurance, cuts to the program should be avoided.

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