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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Two members of the Senate Agriculture Committee have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting and investing in farmland used for solar production.
The top Republican on the Senate Ag Committee says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s commitment to provide $1.4 billion for trade promotion assistance from the Commodity Credit Corporation should make a “big difference” for U.S. farmers.
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture plans to support greater funding for apprenticeships, agricultural education and workforce development programs as one of its top priorities following a policy review at the group's recent annual meeting.
The Forest Service plans to invest more than $1 billion in 385 projects to plant and maintain trees and other green space in urban areas across the country.
House Ag Committee member David Rouzer hopes the EATS Act, which would bar states from regulating the treatment of farm animals raised in other states, can be incorporated in the next farm bill.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has rolled out its inaugural Racial Equity Action Plan, which aims to serve as a “blueprint for action” for fostering equity within CDFA programs, policies, and practices.
