Farm Bill Analysis and More…

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Taylor in Farming Resources, News, Policy, Politics, Publications, Sustainable Agriculture // 0 Comments

Here is this week’s news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) featuring a Farm Bill Analysis Drill Down, a look at the Farm Bill by the Numbers, and the latest news on funding appropriations…

FARM BILL NEWS

2018 Farm Bill Analysis – by the Numbers

The farm bill is complex and unique package of legislation – like other authorizing bills, the bill’s primary focus is on policies and programs, but unlike most authorization bills, the farm bill also provides direct funding for many of the programs it authorizes. In this farm bill by the numbers post, we provide a high-level overview of some key spending pieces included in the 2018 Farm Bill.

2018 Farm Bill Analysis Drill Down

NSAC has published a multi-part blog series analyzing the final 2018 Farm Bill, which was signed by the president this week. Here are the farm bill analysis blogs listed by topic.

APPROPRIATIONS NEWS

Democrat-led House Passes Bill to End Shutdown, Support Sustainable Agriculture

Only hours after the 116th Congress was sworn into office, the House of Representatives voted and passed two bills aimed at ending the partial government shutdown, which began two weeks ago today. One bill, H.R. 21, would set fiscal year (FY) 2019 funding levels for six of the remaining seven appropriations bills that have yet to be passed. This funding package would include the Agriculture Appropriations bill, which provides funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The other bill passed by the House, H.J. Res 1, would extend funding at FY 2018 funding levels for DHS through February 8, providing additional time for Congress to hopefully overcome the impasse created by the President’s demand for funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

NSAC NEWS

NSAC is seeking a Coalition Director!

Are you deeply committed to public service and are experienced in administration in the field of sustainable agriculture? Would you enjoy leading a passionate, high-performing, member-engaged, and collaborative organization that is dedicated to working for racial equity? NSAC is looking for a new Coalition Director. NSAC offers competitive non-profit salary and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.