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During her time in this position, Josie spearheaded NASDA’s Plant and Pesticides Policy Committee and RuralDevelopment & 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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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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Vietnamwhose Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and RuralDevelopment 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 RuralDevelopment.
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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 RuralDevelopment.
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4368, the Agriculture, RuralDevelopment, 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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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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million grant from USDA RuralDevelopment, 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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