Policy May Policy Updates House Passes Budget Reconciliation Bill SNAP slashed $294B and Big Farm Subsidies Upped $60B over…Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 27, 2025
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PolicyVABF News Mark Schonbeck honored with inaugural Perennial Advocate Award The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has created a new award to highlight and honor…Brent WillsFebruary 27, 2025
Policy February 2025 Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck, VABF Policy Liason Hard Times – and We’re Fighting Back! I imagine…Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2025
PolicySurveys and Action ItemsVABF News Email Templates – Federal Funding Freeze – For farmers, organizations and supporters Email TemplatesMark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2025
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Policy Funding Freeze Sample Script SAMPLE SCRIPT: Hello, My name is __________. I am a farmer/rancher/regenerative agriculture supporter, and a…VABF AdminFebruary 24, 2025