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.

Agriculture 147

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Food 147

Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Michigan relies on the FDA to provide new information on GRAS products, said a spokesperson for the states Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), which issued the designation. Aggregators and marketers tend to dominate supply chains, however, siphoning revenue and squeezing out small-scale growers.

Food 129

Food Plantation Acre Production 129

NASDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

American agriculture continues to face a critical shortage of labor that impacts annual harvests, animal agriculture production, and processing facilities throughout the entire supply chain. This damages American competitiveness and overall food and national security. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021, a 5.4%

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Agriculture Agriculture Processing 130

NASDA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

American agriculture continues to face a critical shortage of labor that impacts annual harvests, animal agriculture production, and processing facilities throughout the entire supply chain. This damages American competitiveness and overall food and national security. gross domestic product in 2021, a 5.4%

Agriculture 130

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Food 130

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.

Finance 64

Finance Food Rural Development Ruralism 64

ATTRA

MAY 24, 2024

Applications are due June 17, 2024.

Food 40

Food Supply Chain Rural Development Aquaculture 40

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.

Farming 143

Farming Farming Marketing Food 143

ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

This helps create a transparent and ethical supply chain. Brands and designers play a big role in promoting these sustainable practices. Many are now choosing to source natural fibers from farms that care for their soil. As consumers, we have the power to support this movement. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

Textiles 75

Textiles Marketing Supply Chain Ranching 75

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.

Farming 98

Farming Farming Food Production 98

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.

Processing 110

Processing Poultry Farming Farming 110

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

Title 4 – Nutrition Takes a different approach to sustaining catalytic local and regional food supply chain investments than the Senate proposal. 5102, 5103, 5019, 5110, 5202, 5503, 5402, 112205 ) Title 6 – Rural Development Includes the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

Agriculture 102

Agriculture Agriculture Farming Farming 102

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.

Food 59

Food Marketing Ruralism Rural Development 59

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.

Food 69

Food Farming Farming Marketing 69

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Additional funding for depopulation equipment is needed to avoid catastrophic supply chain disruption in the event of a Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The National Veterinary Stockpile is a critical component of APHIS emergency response capability. Foreign Animal Disease i. livestock industry.

Food 130

Food Ruralism Agriculture Agriculture 130

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. agricultural policy.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

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. And their Sustainable Fishing program works closely to develop sustainable fisheries.

Food 145

Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 145

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.

Poultry 45

Poultry Supply Chain Livestock Animal Agriculture 45

Modern Farmer

MARCH 16, 2024

“That particular area had been beat down so much,” says Park, who has more than a decade of experience owning and operating an independent grocery store, as well as a background in rural development. Cairo’s situation may be unique, but it’s not unusual in losing its grocery store.

Ruralism 113

Ruralism Food Supply Chain Rural Development 113

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.

Processing 40

Processing Supply Chain Ruralism Agriculture 40

National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

4306) TITLE VI: Rural Development GREEN FLAG Reaffirms commitment to vital rural development initiatives. However, there are few reforms offered to increase accessibility for these programs or to provide sufficient investment much needed in rural economies (Sec. 6422, 6314, 6410, 6411).

Food 40

Food Farming Farming Farmland 40