Consolidation of the Livestock Sector and More

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Taylor in Farming Resources, Livestock, News, Policy, Politics, Sustainable Agriculture // 0 Comments

The news this week from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition includes information about the possibility of another government shutdown, updates on the Appropriations process with respect to sustainable agriculture priorities, information about consolidation of the livestock sector, and more…

LIVESTOCK NEWS

Farmers are Shouting; USDA Should Listen

Consolidation of the livestock sector has severely damaged competitive markets, livestock producer livelihoods, and rural qualities of life. NSAC and our allies have fought hard against this trend and accomplished that the 2008 Farm Bill require the P&SA, the primary law governing anticompetitive behavior in the livestock and poultry markets, to go through the rule making process. One proposed rule that could add much-needed enforcement to P&SA, the undue preference provision, is currently undergoing the rule making process at USDA. Click ‘Read More’ to learn about consolidation of the livestock sector and the role of policy in addressing current problems.

CONGRESS NEWS

Congress Returns From Recess, Another Shutdown Threat Looms

Members in both the House and the Senate are returning to the capital with a full schedule ahead of them with appropriations at the forefront. Congress needs to pass an appropriations package before September 30 to fund the federal government and prevent another government shutdown. In this post, we detail where sustainable agriculture priorities are on the legislative front, focusing on the FY 2020 appropriations process and CNR.

NSAC NEWS

NSAC is Seeking a Conservation Policy Specialist!

Are you passionate about agricultural conservation, environmental issues, and have experience in federal policy work? NSAC is seeking a collaborative policy advocate who has a deep understanding of federal working lands programs and a commitment to the sustainable agriculture movement. The Conservation Policy Specialist is a full-time, salaried position and is based in Washington, DC. This position will report to NSAC’s Policy Director. NSAC offers competitive non-profit salary and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

NSAC NEWS

NSAC is Seeking a Policy Director!

Are you deeply committed to sustainable agriculture and experienced in federal policy? Would you enjoy charting the next phase of NSAC’s policy work and leading our passionate, high-performing, member-engaged, and collaborative policy team that is dedicated to working for racial equity? If so, please consider stepping up to be NSAC’s new Policy Director! NSAC offers competitive non-profit salary and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.