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. Of those who completed service, 80% remained in underserved rural communities. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) a. Food Safety Inspection Service a.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Justin Duncan, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Recently we held a goat production class out in Luling, Texas, at the marvelous S3 Legacy Ranch. One question that came up was about feeding them. Goats are browsers—they’ll eat grass and weeds like cattle and sheep if they have to, but their preference is to eat brush.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sharp is also a veterinary technician, and runs a small cattle business influenced by the Texas ranch where she grew up. In rural Mariposa County, where many large, historic ranches have been replaced by smaller residential parcels that can easily get overgrown, Happy Goat provides help. Photo by Craig Kohlruss.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Related ATTRA Resources: Scaling up for Regional Markets Tutorial Scaling up your Vegetable Farm for Regional Markets Farm to School Sales: Profiles of Ranches Making It Work Food Hubs: A Producer Guide Episode 358. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are accumulating in our atmosphere and raising average temperatures each year can be reduced or sequestered in our farming and ranching practices. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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National Young Farmers Coalition

APRIL 25, 2024

Participating in appropriations means advocating for funding specific programs or initiatives related to agriculture, rural development, and food policy. The Farm Bill is a piece of legislation that is reauthorized every five to six years, impacting various issues related to agriculture, nutrition, and rural development.

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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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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The MS HMI RAMP Cohort has been actively working together with a common goal of learning to take care of the environment and develop thriving enterprises. HMI is an adaptive management and decision-making framework that encompasses the social, economic, and environmental aspects of a ranch or farm. What is HMI? What is RAMP? 

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ATTRA

MARCH 5, 2024

Maloi and her mom Meagan share how they maintain their fifth-generation family ranch through innovative practices that feature regenerative agriculture, land stewardship, low-stress stockmanship (except maybe when lambs escape!), and building interdependent, profitable businesses and communities. Listen here. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 16, 2024

Independent family farms are the bedrock of healthy rural economies,” Jordan Treakle, National Programs and Policy Coordinator for the National Family Farm Coalition, tells Food Tank. Next week, we’ll be in Des Moines, Iowa, for the annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, held in partnership with Niman Ranch.

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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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RR2CS

AUGUST 28, 2023

Will widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture automatically lead to the rejuvenation of rural communities? By Derek Leahy I have been given this amazing opportunity to travel Canada and interview agricultural producers about regenerative agriculture for the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions podcast. What is it going to take?

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA works to empower and strengthen the capacities of leaders and technical staff to increase resilience and combat hunger. agency IFAD supports rural communities’ efforts to increase their food and nutrition security and their incomes.

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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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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. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).

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The Equation

AUGUST 10, 2023

Last fall, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and more than 150 other organizations, including nutrition, sustainable farming, rural development, racial equity, labor, and environmental groups, sent a joint letter to President Biden, urging him to prod Congress to pass a new farm bill this year that transforms the US food system.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

APRIL 23, 2024

For the less familiar, it is a sprawling “omnibus” legislation that shapes production of agricultural commodities and contains provisions on agricultural research, farm credit, insurance, rural development, trade, conservation, and nutrition—notably the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The rural Nebraska counties where Mr. Walz grew up and which comprise part of the Third Congressional District went 80 percent to 90 percent for Mr. Trump in the last two elections. Harris can convince voters who distrust and even despise the Democratic Party that they have a better vision to restore rural America. candidates.

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