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NSAC Heads to the Rockies – A Summer Meeting Recap

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Caraveo responded to questions about some of the barriers producers face in accessing federal programs and what is being done to address water rights, particularly for young farmers and farmers of color. A disused orchard that had been stewarded by the Sisters of St. In the Q&A portion, Rep.

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The Fifth National Climate Assessment: Implications for Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

On the other hand, the chapter’s assessment of alternative plant proteins is more measured, noting their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also identifying the clear downsides in terms of increased needs for infrastructure and energy. the Osage Nation’s community orchard.