ATTRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Farmers all over the United States are changing the way they farm to boost soil health, use less water, and reduce fertilizer and pesticide use. Lighthouse Herb’n Farm is located at the base of Palomar Mountain in San Diego and is run by Damian Valdez and Jaime Williamson. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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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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Crop Ruralism Forestry Agriculture 130

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.

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Agriculture Agriculture Rural Development Ruralism 45

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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Agriculture Agriculture Food Ruralism 130

ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Related ATTRA Resources: Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Regional Markets Evaluating a Farming Enterprise This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Specifically, we wish to raise concerns with Amendment #1097 as submitted by Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. The proposed amendment attempts to attach the so-called Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (or “OFF Act”), to the spending bill.

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Farming Farming Rural Development Aquaculture 130

Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Estrella “Esther” Penunia, the secretary general of the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development, called consolidation a “big problem” and talked about transforming the food system to “shift the power to the people.” Read more: Paraquat, the Deadliest Chemical in U.S.

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Food Pesticide Agroecology Agriculture 142

NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

Or it could lead to less use of inputs and, without the use of pesticides, farmers can lose up to 80% of their crops annually due to pests and disease. manufacturing and research and development. agriculture chemical industry would also become less competitive as these savings are no longer being invested into strengthening U.S.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Weve experienced nothing like this before, said New River Conservancy Executive Director Andrew Downs.This is due to fuel, pesticides, and sewage that has polluted the streams. It is my personal perspective that this is going to be the most severe environmental disaster in the recorded history of this area. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Farming Farming Acre Rural Development 97

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 14, 2025

USDA staff in all agencies provide essential services to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. In many cases, they are hard working, valued members of the rural communities they serve all across the country. Further, NRCS, and FSA staff located in county service centers are hardworking, respected members of rural communities.

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Ruralism Agriculture Agriculture Rural Development 103

Sustainable Food Trust

MARCH 27, 2024

An abandoned landscape As in many other parts of the world, rural depopulation is a massive problem. This has meant fewer people on the land, more centralisation of production, and greater reliance on ‘quick fix’ methods like chemical pesticides and fertilisers. There aren’t many better uses for it sitting right in front of us.”

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Production Ruralism Harvester Harvest 52

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Letter Dear Chairman Heinrich, Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Hoeven, and Ranking Member Bishop: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Of those who completed service, 80% remained in underserved rural communities.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA empowers small-scale farmers, fishers, Indigenous peoples, and rural communities across Asia through advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. There is no life limit on healthy soil, says farmer Gerardo Martinez, CEO of GALA.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species. Small and regionally-based private seed companies acted mainly as breeders of regional seed and distributors of publicly developed seed varieties. USDA agencies, such as ARS perform the remainder.

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Seeding Food Agriculture Agriculture 97

National Young Farmers Coalition

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 was recently introduced by U.S. This bill builds on the framework she shared earlier this year, with even more concrete proposals aimed at boosting rural communities and supporting farmers. TITLE VI: Rural Development Green Flags: Invests in quality of life in rural communities.

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Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 29, 2025

Ag Research and Rural Development Saying it was the initiative she is most excited to tackle, Rollins has also pledged to roll back regulations that limit innovation in ag research and will prioritize the restoration of rural communities. During his Senate confirmation hearing, he emphasized his connection to rural communities.

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Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism Biofuel 80

National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

The environmental impact of precision agriculture is not yet understood, but it can potentially increase energy use and the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers. 4306) TITLE VI: Rural Development GREEN FLAG Reaffirms commitment to vital rural development initiatives. 6422, 6314, 6410, 6411). 12113).

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And while many states have acted to restrict farms’ ability to spray pesticides near those schools, Congressional lawmakers are considering multiple proposals that could block them from doing so in the future. The bill had strong support among groups that represent the agriculture, landscaping, and pesticide industries.

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