Election Outcomes Impacts on Sustainable Agriculture

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The latest news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition featuring Election Outcomes and Impacts on Sustainable Agriculture, Veterans in the Farm Bill, and Farmer Engagement with FSA

CONGRESSIONAL NEWS  

The 2018 Midterms: Outcomes and Impacts on Sustainable Agriculture

Before leaving town Congress left two major ag agenda items dangling – the 2018 Farm Bill and the fiscal year (FY) 2019 appropriations bill. In this post, we analyze how the changes in Congress members and party power are likely to impact sustainable agriculture priorities in the coming years. To read more about election outcomes and impacts on sustainable agriculture click Read More… 

PRESS RELEASE  

Congress: Don’t Forget Veterans in The Next Farm Bill Each Veteran’s Day, Americans give thanks to the millions of military veterans and their families who selflessly serve our country. This year, Congress also has an important opportunity to show their appreciation for America’s veterans – by supporting outreach and training programs in the next farm bill that will help veterans to find new, meaningful vocations in agriculture.  

USDA NEWS  

Farmer Engagement Opportunity: FSA County Committee Elections 

The midterm elections aren’t the only civic opportunity for farmers and ranchers this November. In addition to casting their votes for federal, state, and local elected officials, producers who participate or cooperate in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) program are also eligible to vote in the upcoming FSA County Committee elections. Ballots must be delivered to FSA offices or postmarked no later than December 3, 2018.

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities.

NSAC’s vision of agriculture is one where a safe, nutritious, ample, and affordable food supply is produced by a legion of family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while protecting the environment, and contributing to the strength and stability of their communities.

 

Learn more about Farm Policy and Agricultural Politics at https://www.beginningfarmers.org/farm-policy-agricultural-politics/

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