Policy April Policy Updates Thank you !! Thank you to all who signed the Farmers’ Climate Letter to Congress…VABF AdminApril 27, 2023
Policy March 2023 Policy Updates Take Action! Agriculture Resilience Act to be Introduced March 28 Let’s get our whole…VABF AdminMarch 23, 2023
Policy Changes in the Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 compared to ARA 2021 Changes in the Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 compared to ARA 2021 Title I…VABF AdminMarch 23, 2023
Policy February Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck Come Join Thousands at the Farmers’ Rally for Resilience Washington, DC on…VABF AdminFebruary 22, 2023
Policy January 2023 Policy Updates Take Action: The Next Farm Bill must be a Climate Bill Add your Name…VABF AdminJanuary 23, 2023
Policy December 2022 Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck New Free Southern Soil Health Course! OFRF’s New Online Course Gives Organic…VABF AdminDecember 26, 2022
Policy November Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck USDA Launches 2022 Census of Agriculture Your participation will help build better…VABF AdminNovember 22, 2022
Policy October 2022 Policy Updates Farm Bill 2023 kicks off NSAC Farmer Fly-in Success Advocating for a sustainable 2023 Farm…Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 25, 2022
Policy September 2022 Policy Updates Major New Investments in Organic and Climate-Smart Agriculture USDA Launches Organic Transition Initiative $300 Million…Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2022
PolicyVABF News Press Release: More Than 150 Organizations Across Sectors Call on President Biden to Demand A Transformative Farm Bill Union of Concerned Scientists Press Release on the Sept 13, 2022 letter to President Biden…VABF AdminSeptember 22, 2022
Policy Policy Updates August 2022 Cost-sharing for Organic and Transitioning Farmers Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP)…Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 23, 2022
Policy July 2022 Policy Updates Take Action Promote Farmer Climate Story Week during July 25-29 National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)…Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 25, 2022
Policy June Policy Updates Long-term Agroecological Research Showcases New Innovations for Resilient Agriculture Many may not be aware that…VABF AdminJune 26, 2022
Policy May 2022 Policy Updates TAKE ACTION SARE Outreach seeking recommendations SARE Outreach is seeking recommendations for information products or outreach…Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 28, 2022
PolicyVABF News National Soil Health Day Resolution National Soil Health Day Resolution House Resolution 1079 Sponsors: Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi Synopsis: A Resolution…VABF AdminMay 28, 2022
Policy Policy Updates April 2022 TAKE ACTION Seeking Co-sponsors for the Agriculture Resilience Act Ask our Senators and your…Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 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
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