ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

Croix, US Virgin Islands, delves into the innovative market diversification strategies that have propelled him to his farming success. This video was 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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

These crops have many benefits for small-scale growers in Florida due to high demand in winter months, extended harvest, local market opportunities, and versatility of the use for these commodities. Choosing the right market for your products is essential to minimizing risk and creating a stable income stream.

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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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Food Tank

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Vietnamwhose Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development with a vision to 2050 includes agroecology as a key pillarhas strongly backed ASEANs proposals, said Nguyen Do Anh Tanh, Director General, International Cooperation Department at the countrys Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A global pandemic, record-high inflation, rising supply costs, and global supply chain disruptions have all increased the uncertainty for farmers and ranchers who weather the market conditions to run their businesses. Market forces and Mother Nature do not consider the economic vitality of America’s farm families.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Farmers deal with a complex web of processes in diverse areas that may be under their purvue, including crops, livestock, finance, recordkeeping, harvesting, marketing, etc. As farmers, we probably ask ourselves this question often, when we are confronted with the many challenges that arise within our agribusiness operations.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Proposed projects must demonstrate creating or expanding into a market and an increase in farm revenue. Proposed projects must demonstrate creating or expanding into a market and an increase in farm revenue. Apply here ; additional details for applicants here and Rural Development priorities here.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Research and promotion boards exist to develop new markets and strengthen existing channels for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 26, 2024

Bobby gives us a quick overview of how he got into farming and talks about the winter turnip green crop NNFC markets via the farm-to-school network in Alabama.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Farm Bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses various aspects of agriculture and food policy, including farm subsidies, nutrition programs, conservation efforts, and rural development. Farmers Union members brought into sharp focus the imperative of the Fairness for Farmers legislation within the 2023 Farm Bill.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Research and promotion boards exist to develop new markets and strengthen existing channels for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities. Specifically, we wish to raise concerns with Amendment #1097 as submitted by Sen. Mike Lee of Utah.

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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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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. Tailored support is essential to improve their production capacity and connect them with market opportunities.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 8, 2024

Also, Cynthia McCalister of Quality SAP shares resources that shed light on how farmers can use technology to improve their business and marketing. 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.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Despite the relatively high demand of local products on school menus, there are still relatively few opportunities and resources for producers to be trained in accessing school markets. These events provided a foundation for producers to understand which marketing channels worked best for selling their products to schools.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced the Michigan recipients of USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This year, the program awarded grants for marketing, production, and disease management for a range of specialty crops, including berries, hops, dry beans, asparagus, and more.

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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 million for 33 LFPP projects.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards funds to projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops. The maximum award amount is $100,000 for research proposals and $125,000 for marketing, training, and education proposals

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What market channels offer the best opportunities for sourcing regional and local products? In Montana, many small farmers who grow and sell produce for local markets exist in the state’s more urban areas, and rural area farms tend to be larger commodity farms growing grains and beef for export. See the resources below.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards funds from federal allocations to projects to enhance the competitiveness of Michigan specialty crops. The maximum award amount is $100,000 for research proposals and $125,000 for marketing, training, and education proposals.

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NASDA

JULY 18, 2023

Given our shared interest in ensuring the long-term success and well-being of rural America, it is our hope that you would consider this legislation as you continue negotiations on the 2023 Farm Bill.

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

NASDA recommends funding this program at the authorized funding level because developing pest control tools have high regulatory costs. This funding ensures small specialty crop markets have safe and effective agrichemicals and biopesticides. Agricultural Trade NASDA requests at least $200 million for the Market Access Program and $34.5

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They leave our meat and poultry processing system and supply chain brittle and slow to move with changing conditions such as climate impacts, communicable diseases, or war-related barriers, all of which our agricultural markets have faced in recent years. “ – U.S.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting the public to share input on Michigan’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program by November 27, 2023, to ensure practical program priorities. The program awards funds to projects to enhance the state’s specialty crops competitiveness.

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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. This in turn will ensure federal nutrition benefits can be easily used in direct-marketing settings.

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ATTRA

MAY 24, 2024

Applications are due June 17, 2024.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On July 11, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved their FY2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill with unanimous, bipartisan agreement. Without an extension or reauthorization, the grant cycle may be interrupted.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

million grant from USDA Rural Development, the center offers free services for agricultural producers working to take their value-added businesses to the next level. When producers can mobilize production, marketing and distribution, they can meet market demand and give consumers access to locally produced products.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This initiative aims to increase access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved communities by partnering with local corner stores and small markets. This initiative provides financial support and grants to farmers' markets, mobile markets, and food distribution programs that serve areas with limited access to fresh produce.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. Part 1 Business and Marketing Risk Management Other Resources: Milliesbarn Veggie Farm Contact Justin Duncan at   justind@ncat.org.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. Related ATTRA Resources: Business and Marketing Risk Management Contact Justin Duncan at   justind@ncat.org.

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NASDA

JANUARY 25, 2024

Crop insurance allows producers to customize their policies to their individual farm and financial needs and policies are based on fundamental market principles, which means higher risk areas and higher value crops pay higher premiums for insurance.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Overproduction A farmer who hasn’t secured enough market share or hasn’t properly estimated consumer expectations may be experiencing a type of waste called overproduction. Producing more than is needed or producing faster than the next stage of value-added processing can lead to overproduction. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JUNE 30, 2023

Larsen/Diadem Images On June 22, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill in what has become a rare occurrence – unanimous, bipartisan approval. Credit: Jonathan P.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In this case, the minibus includes Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

4302) Provides modest funding increases to popular local food access initiatives such as the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and the Community Food Projects Program, but at the expense of individuals nationwide who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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