NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Removing the current tax treatment of these awards will allow more ranchers and farmers in rural America to gain better access to a wide array of veterinary services needed for their livestock and poultry. Every American community deserves ready access to veterinarians.

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USDA Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

October is National Cooperative Month, and the theme, "The Future is Cooperative," anticipates the increasingly vital role cooperatives play in enhancing the quality of life in rural areas.

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Food Tank

JULY 25, 2024

The Rural Studies Institute (RSI) at Georgia College is working to support the sustainable development of rural communities in the southern United States. And she hopes to show young people that these rural areas are places worth living and investing in. Storytelling, Womack believes, is an important part of this work. “I

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Food Politics

MAY 7, 2024

On May 1, Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee introduced her version of this year’s delayed farm bill: The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. A full summary of the bill is here. Note: it’s vague on details) A section-by-section is here.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is offering a grant opportunity to promote the sustainability of land-based industries—including food and agriculture— and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. Proposals are due January 9, 2024.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The University of Idaho announced that it will operate the Western Rural Development Center (WRDC), tasked with organizing research-based studies and educational outreach programs to address problems facing rural communities. ”

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its IFAD Research Series, released a report, Overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems , along with a literature review.

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NASDA

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Oregon Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team as the Water Quality Compliance Program Manager.

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NASDA

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team as the Chief Science Officer – State Division Administrator 17.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture hosted AgriSafe CEO Natalie Roy as a featured speaker during the Rural Development and Financial Security Committee meeting at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting. territories.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Federally funded Western Rural Development Center was formerly housed in Oregon, Utah.

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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.” 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 25, 2024

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. Josie Montoney-Crawford also joined the public policy team in December 2022 as manager of public policy.

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Food Tank

JULY 28, 2023

” This is why I am heartened to see that the bipartisan Women in Agriculture Act is prioritizing funding for childcare facilities in rural areas. We’re also seeing promising progress in Farm Bill negotiations surrounding rural childcare. The bill was introduced by U.S. food policy. ” Some advocates are acting right now.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These measures of support, which include the extension of the current Farm Bill, are an important first step in restoring hope for security and prosperity in beleaguered rural America. NASDA looks forward to working with the incoming 119th Congress to expeditiously pass a new Farm Bill.

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ATTRA

JUNE 10, 2024

This podcast was also 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

JANUARY 5, 2024

[link] This video was filmed in partnership with the Berkshire Conservation District and 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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NASDA

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is currently recruiting for a State Administrative Manager 15 – Chief Science Officer within the Executive Office. This position serves as the head of the Office of Chief Scientist within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Executive Office.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

After graduating from Iowa State University in May with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture and rural policy and international agriculture, I was excited to join NASDA as a policy intern for the fall semester.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Wade will be the staff lead for NASDA’s Plant Agriculture and Pesticide Regulations and Rural Development and Financial Security Committees. I cannot wait to do my part to help NASDA’s members continue to protect natural resources, bolster sound regulatory frameworks and strengthen rural economies,” Wade said.

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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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NASDA

JULY 11, 2023

With her experience leading the industry as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and her perspective on state and local issues as former U.S. representative for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, NASDA is elated at today’s Senate confirmation and looks forward to her leadership.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

territories.

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ATTRA

JUNE 26, 2024

USDA has unveiled a new rural energy resource guide that will make it easier for rural communities to identify federal funding for clean energy.

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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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Daily Yonder

JULY 31, 2023

Rural communities of color like Sultana, which is majority Hispanic, are disproportionately affected by this crisis. The racial and rural water gap has its roots in historic neglect. I keep telling the state: what they need to do is get off their chair, come to the valley, and see all the rural communities,” Prado said.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Letter Dear Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture supported the draft of H.R.

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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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ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. Department of Agriculture.

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Food Tank

MARCH 20, 2024

The organization employs young agriculturists, rural development professionals, and social workers whose knowledge and experiences they feel are key in addressing social problems across the region. Through ongoing engagement with community members, NAS began a seed banking initiative to help them work toward food sovereignty.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. Department of Agriculture.

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NASDA

JANUARY 22, 2024

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. They include the 2024 Farm Bill , food safety , labor reform , pesticide regulation and PFAS.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Letter RE: Coalition Urges Opposition to Spartz Amendment (Submitted #113; Rules Print #76) to H.R.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

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

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