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FARM BILL NEWS 

Farm Bill Myth Busting: The Conservation Stewardship Program

Farm Bill negotiations have proven difficult because of the substantive differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. Within the conservation title, the biggest split is on the future of the farm bill’s working lands conservation programs: the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). In this session of Farm Bill Myth Busting, we set the record straight on conservation…  

USDA NEWS  

USDA Stalwart in Plan to to Move ERS and NIFA Despite Mounting Opposition 

It’s been over 60 days since the Administration shocked the research community with a proposal to relocate the headquarters of major federal research agencies ERS and NIFA out of the nation’s capital. NSAC along with many others in the food, farm, and research communities, are opposing the relocation and the lack of transparency in the decision-making process. With so much on the line for the future of food and agriculture in this country, NSAC will continue to urge Congress to provide the proper oversight to ensure that the integrity of America’s economic and agricultural research is upheld. 

$7.5 Million in Farm to School to School Grant Funds Released in National Farm to School Month 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the opening of fiscal year (FY) 2019 Farm to School Grant Program request for applications (RFA). For the FY 2019 cycle, USDA will award upwards of $7.5 million in grants to eligible applicants; an increase of over $2 million compared to the previous funding cycle.

FEATURED PUBLICATION  

Conservation Agriculture in the Delaware River Basin: Opportunities and Challenges 

In this featured publication, NSAC analyzes fiscal year (FY) 2017 conservation program data to better understand the adoption and utilization of farm bill conservation programs within the Delaware River Watershed. We hope that this information and analysis can then be used to help stakeholders in the region increase awareness and utilization of these vital programs.

 

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