By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino What does “Budget Reconciliation” mean for family farms and…
Mark SchonbeckOctober 22, 2021
TAKE ACTION! USDA Requests Pubic Input on Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure USDA has announced…
Mark SchonbeckAugust 27, 2021
Racial Equity Executive Order - Comment Opportunity Extended New deadline August 14 On January…
Mark SchonbeckJuly 19, 2021
Take Action ARA Co-sponsorship Drive Continues Our nationwide campaign to recruit Congressional co-sponsors for the…
Mark SchonbeckJune 23, 2021
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Coronavirus Relief for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Systems Pandemic Assistance for…
Mark SchonbeckMay 26, 2021
Get Involved with VABF Advocacy for Regenerative Agriculture Climate change and the pandemic supply…
Mark SchonbeckApril 27, 2021
American Rescue Plan Help for Farmers of Color, Local Food Systems, and Food-insecure Families The…
Mark SchonbeckMarch 24, 2021
Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Application deadline March 8, 2021 National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has…
Mark SchonbeckFebruary 27, 2021
Conservation Stewardship Program now offers More to Organic Farmers 2021 Signup now open in Virginia…
Mark SchonbeckJanuary 22, 2021
New FDA Proposed Rule: Food Traceability Public Comment Period closes January 21, 2021 Pursuant to…
Mark SchonbeckDecember 21, 2020
Mark SchonbeckNovember 22, 2020
Conservation Stewardship Program NSAC publishes new, updated Farmers’ Guide It will soon be time to…
Mark SchonbeckNovember 22, 2020
Remember to cast your ballot in this fall’s election If you have voted already –…
Mark SchonbeckOctober 21, 2020
Cutting Back for the Time Being Life circumstances and home responsibilities have made it necessary…
Mark SchonbeckSeptember 22, 2020
Contact: Stacey Bradshaw, (804) 287-1673 stacey.bradshaw@usda.gov Richmond, VA, August 7, 2020 – When it comes to…
Mark SchonbeckAugust 21, 2020
Coronavirus Relief Legislation News and Resources Recently, the Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) released a…
Mark SchonbeckAugust 21, 2020
VABF AdminJuly 24, 2020
Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) Help us line up co-sponsors for this important legislation Near…
Mark SchonbeckJuly 24, 2020
PRIORITY BILLS FOR GRASSROOTS Food Supply Protection Act (S.3840) - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). This…
Mark SchonbeckJuly 24, 2020
