Policy Policy Updates April 2022 TAKE ACTION Seeking Co-sponsors for the Agriculture Resilience Act Ask our Senators and your…Mark SchonbeckApril 25, 2022
Policy Pandemic Assistance Programs March 2022 Local Food Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Program – for State, Tribal, and Territorial Governments USDA…VABF AdminMarch 29, 2022
Grants and ScholarshipsPolicy New Funding Opportunities March 2022 Updates Funding and Marketing Opportunities Opportunity with rapidly approaching deadline: Organic Agriculture Research and…VABF AdminMarch 29, 2022
Policy Conservation opportunities March 2022 Conservation opportunities USDA NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Proposal: Funding opportunity includes both traditional and alternative…VABF AdminMarch 29, 2022
Policy February 2022 Policy Updates USDA NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Proposal: Funding opportunity includes both traditional and alternative funding arrangements. Proposals…VABF AdminFebruary 26, 2022
Policy December 2021 Policy Updates By: Francesca Constantino and Mark Schonbeck Action alert on Country of Origin Labeling Cheap…Mark SchonbeckDecember 21, 2021
Policy October Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino What does “Budget Reconciliation” mean for family farms and…Mark SchonbeckOctober 22, 2021
Policy September Policy Updates September Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino USDA announces $50 million in grants for…VABF AdminSeptember 27, 2021
Policy August 2021 Policy Updates TAKE ACTION! USDA Requests Pubic Input on Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure USDA has announced…Mark SchonbeckAugust 27, 2021
Policy July Policy Update Racial Equity Executive Order - Comment Opportunity Extended New deadline August 14 On January…Mark SchonbeckJuly 19, 2021
Policy June 2021 Policy Updates Take Action ARA Co-sponsorship Drive Continues Our nationwide campaign to recruit Congressional co-sponsors for the…Mark SchonbeckJune 23, 2021
Policy May 2021 Policy FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Coronavirus Relief for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Systems Pandemic Assistance for…Mark SchonbeckMay 26, 2021
Policy April 2021 Policy – Va and National Get Involved with VABF Advocacy for Regenerative Agriculture Climate change and the pandemic supply…Mark SchonbeckApril 27, 2021
Policy March 2021 Policy Updates American Rescue Plan Help for Farmers of Color, Local Food Systems, and Food-insecure Families The…Mark SchonbeckMarch 24, 2021
Policy February 2021 Policy Updates Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Application deadline March 8, 2021 National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has…Mark SchonbeckFebruary 27, 2021
Policy January 2021 Policy Updates Conservation Stewardship Program now offers More to Organic Farmers 2021 Signup now open in Virginia…Mark SchonbeckJanuary 22, 2021
Policy December 2020 Policy New FDA Proposed Rule: Food Traceability Public Comment Period closes January 21, 2021 Pursuant to…Mark SchonbeckDecember 21, 2020
Policy November 2020 Policy: CSP farmers guide, CFAP apps, presidential transition team, and more! Conservation Stewardship Program NSAC publishes new, updated Farmers’ Guide It will soon be time to…Mark SchonbeckNovember 22, 2020
Policy October 2020 Policy Updates Remember to cast your ballot in this fall’s election If you have voted already –…Mark SchonbeckOctober 21, 2020