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. Applications are due February 21, 2025. The maximum award amount is $50,000.

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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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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Following his election, Secretary Ward appointed the leadership of NASDA’s six policy committees: Marketing and International Trade Committee Chair: New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. territories. 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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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.” At a time when the details of the farm bill are still in flux, the Fly-In is especially important,” said WFU President Darin Von Ruden.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

A farm stop sells food on consignment from nearby small and medium farms, landing it somewhere between a grocery store, a farmers’ market, and a food hub. They are also distinct from a farmers’ market, which requires farmers to either be there for sales or hire someone to sell for them. Farm stops can change the equation.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

Dani also discusses practical aspects of managing a food forest, from marketing strategies to make your forest more sustainable to the joy of working with nature rather than against it.

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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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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Following her election, Secretary Arthur appointed the leadership of NASDA’s six policy committees: Marketing and International Trade Committee Chair: New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. territories. territories.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Roland Royer , Dominica Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy; Fernando Mattos , Uruguay Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries; Elena Xochitl Ramirez Reivich , Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico (SADER); and Margaret Zeigler , IICA.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Last fall, Ava Taesali opened Kava Queen , Oahus only brick-and-mortar kava bar, after three years of building a loyal following for this traditional beverage at farmers markets in Honolulu. Aggregators and marketers tend to dominate supply chains, however, siphoning revenue and squeezing out small-scale growers. And in the U.S.,

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

NASDA supports the initiation of the Change of Circumstances Review and believes that sufficient progress has been made by Vietnam to warrant a favorable determination of their Market Economy status. The Emerging Markets Program helps organizations promote exports of U.S. Vietnam is a growing and vibrant market for U.S.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The funding opportunities listed below are broken down into three categories: Research and Education Local Food (including urban and rural-focused programs) and Nutrition Climate, Conservation, and Energy The Requests for Applications (RFA) in this post are organized by category and then by application date, from earliest deadline to furthest out.

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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

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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Local fiber systems are being revitalized, supporting rural economies by providing stable employment opportunities. Sustainable fashion is more than a trend; it has real benefits for rural economies, the environment, and our health. They avoid using excessive chemicals, rotate crops, and plant cover crops to keep the soil healthy.

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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. USDA and Congress have taken extraordinary ad hoc measures over the past few years to ensure the financial security of rural America.

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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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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

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

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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Agwired

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

USDA is making the investments through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) , a program that has seen record demand in response to historic funding provided by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. At Texas A&M, she has focused her coursework on agriculture policy and the impacts of the industry in marketing and trade.

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. FSIS cooperates with state agencies in developing and administering the State MPI and Cooperative Interstate Shipment programs for small and very small establishments.

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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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Agwired

MARCH 12, 2025

million through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program , a partnership among Michigan State University, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Four new research and outreach projects have been funded with $5.1

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2025

Using tractors increases productivity and efficiency, leading to bigger harvests, better quality produce, and access to lucrative markets that require a larger volume of products. As women earn more, they can reinvest in their businesses by buying more equipment, diversifying their crops, or improving how they market their products.

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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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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

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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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What market channels offer the best opportunities for sourcing regional and local products? Having lived and worked in the Montana food system arena for almost 20 years, I would agree with many of these ubiquitous challenges, but I also recognize that Montana’s climate and rural nature present unique challenges. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

NSAC hopes that Congress can ultimately see the wisdom of funding state and tribal soil health programs through RCPP, as proposed in the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act in the Senate. 5102, 5103, 5019, 5110, 5202, 5503, 5402, 112205 ) Title 6 – Rural Development Includes the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

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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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NASDA

JULY 25, 2024

We write to express our gratitude for your efforts to advance the 2024 farm bill within your jurisdictions and to seek your continued support for passing this critical legislation before the end of the year. If Congress does not come together this year to enact a bipartisan farm bill, the legislative process will begin anew in the 119th Congress.

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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

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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