…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices,…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…secure healthy food supply chains for families,” said Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. LAMP recipients include: A Kentucky-based project that will help…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…creating good jobs, and economic growth in the U.S. During the conference at various events, he highlighted USDA partnerships and initiatives that put agriculture, forestry, and rural communities at the…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…experiencing climate change impacts, historic drought, regulatory pressures and wildfire,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “The funding for additional water, forestry and ecosystem…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…for rural America. “Agriculture can lead the way in the fight on climate with climate smart agriculture and forestry practices that sequester carbon, reduce emissions and create new and better…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…forestry management programs. The proposal also includes $28 billion for conservation and a $35 billion increase in child nutrition programs. Pelosi did not discuss details of the likely cuts to…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…agriculture in political engagement. “Agriculture and forestry on a 2020 level in legislative spending, altogether we were 14th in California of all the major industries,” Creamer noted. “If you’re frustrated…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…producers and rural communities for years in areas of agricultural research, rural development, renewable energy, biofuels, conservation, and forestry. They say in the letter, “America has been the world leader…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…these challenges. This is the time for agriculture, forestry, and rural communities to act,” Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “Together we can lead the way with investments in…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…The Adaptation Plan identifies key climate threats to agriculture and forestry and outlines five cross-cutting adaptation actions USDA can take, including increasing outreach and education to promote adoption and application…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…climate-smart farming and forestry practices. USDA will be supporting a series of pilot projects to provide incentives for adopting various conservation practices on working lands. These projects will also be…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Program’s Alternative Funding Arrangements focus on climate-smart agriculture and forestry and other conservation priorities and improve access for historically underserved producers. As part of this year’s project selections, NRCS prioritized…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…want to do.” Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, John Boozman has also voiced concern about the potential of a transfer tax. In an editorial for…