NASDA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Labor shortages in the agricultural industry affect the entire supply chain, making it more difficult for the country to compete in the global marketplace and threatening our overall food and national security,” NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The resurgence gained further traction in the 1990s with support from the Department of Defenses Rural Economic Transition Assistance-Hawaii grants , which helped farmers shift from sugarcane plantations to diversified agriculture. Michigan, however, greenlit kava in 2023, becoming the first state to grant it GRAS status. Still, U.H,s

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

State departments of agriculture are responsible for a wide range of programs, including food safety, conservation, and fostering the economic vitality of our rural communities. Comment RE: DHS Docket No USCIS–2023–0012; CIS No. territories. NASDA supports labor policy that protects employers of non-U.S.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

APRIL 25, 2024

Photo credit: USDA Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) announced that it will partner with Reinvestment Fund, a national mission-driven financial institution, to fund 16 public-private partnerships. Example: NSAC member Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

State departments of agriculture are responsible for a wide range of programs, including food safety, conservation, and fostering the economic vitality of our rural communities. territories. NASDA is committed to working with the federal government, private industry, and academia to identify and address agricultural workforce challenges.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Local fiber systems are being revitalized, supporting rural economies by providing stable employment opportunities. This helps create a transparent and ethical supply chain. Sustainable fashion is more than a trend; it has real benefits for rural economies, the environment, and our health. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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ATTRA

MAY 24, 2024

Applications are due June 17, 2024.

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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. Title 4 – Nutrition Takes a different approach to sustaining catalytic local and regional food supply chain investments than the Senate proposal.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

(Photo credit: Paige Hodder) Farm stops operate quite differently from typical mainstream grocery stores like Kroger or Albertson’s, which rely on industrialized food systems and complex supply chains. They are also distinct from a farmers’ market, which requires farmers to either be there for sales or hire someone to sell for them.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The agenda included presentations from the school food services director and a break out discussion focusing on some of the opportunities and challenges in school sales from each supply chain representative. The site visit started with a school food breakfast and ended with a fantastic lunch featuring locally sourced products.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The combination of the programs ensures they each have permanent funding and encourages coordination between AMS and Rural Development. Stakeholders also advocated for the simplification of application and reporting processes to increase the accessibility of the program for small and rural organizations.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It permanently authorizes the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program whose primary purpose is to strengthen local supply chains and promote new market opportunities for underserved farmers, but also encourages local control over the types of foods reaching food banks and pantries, creating greater consumer satisfaction.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It does so by addressing acute issues for processors vital to our supply chain, and by promoting training programs that bolster the resilience of these processors, the farmers they work with, and food access for their communities.

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NASDA

APRIL 1, 2025

As your committees consider Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for FY2026, we respectfully request $1.877 billion for ARS salaries and expenses, which represents a five percent increase over the FY2025 level.

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NASDA

APRIL 1, 2025

As your committees consider Appropriations for the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for FY2026, we respectfully request $1.877 billion for ARS salaries and expenses, which represents a five percent increase over the FY2025 level.

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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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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 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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Modern Farmer

MARCH 16, 2024

This story was originally published by Barn Raiser , your independent source for rural and small town news. Sean Park is the program manager of the Value-Added Sustainable Development Center (VASDC), a unit of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University in Macomb.

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Agwired

JULY 1, 2024

Department of Agriculture announced new action to support the Biden-Harris Administration’s plan for a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. The funding is available through the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) budget.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JUNE 29, 2023

This investment, through its focus on regional lending, will bring new avenues of growth to rural and urban communities alike. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

Conservation funds should focus on tried-and-true practices and farmer-led innovation that can be used by small- to mid-scale farmers who make up most of our farms and rural communities. (Sec. 4306) TITLE VI: Rural Development GREEN FLAG Reaffirms commitment to vital rural development initiatives. 12113).

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