Policy October Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck Wanted! Your Stories about Farming in the Age of Climate Crisis I am gathering…VABF AdminOctober 26, 2023
Policy September Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck 2023 Farm Bill Opportunities to shape it are still open The National Sustainable Agriculture…VABF AdminSeptember 25, 2023
Policy Policy Updates August 2023 Cost Share for Virginia Farmers to Protect Soil and Water Robust funding and streamlined paperwork…VABF AdminAugust 29, 2023
Policy Farm Bill Update and Next Steps – Late July 2023 By Mark Schonbeck As the September 30 expiration date for the current Farm Bill approaches,…VABF AdminJuly 26, 2023
Grants and ScholarshipsPolicy Cost Share for Virginia Farmers to Protect Soil and Water Robust funding and streamlined paperwork for Fiscal Year 2024 The Virginia Department of Conservation and…VABF AdminJuly 26, 2023
Policy Working Trees, Grasslands, and Buffers for Conservation Act of 2023 Working lands conservation options are popular amongst farmers and ranchers and in high demand. The…VABF AdminJuly 25, 2023
Policy June Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck Protect Funding for USDA Research into Climate Impacts on Agriculture VABF joins 50 other organizations…VABF AdminJune 21, 2023
Policy May 2023 Policy Updates Update on Federal Organic Research Bills: Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) in the House…VABF AdminMay 25, 2023
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