Policy December 2021 Policy Updates By: Francesca Constantino and Mark Schonbeck Action alert on Country of Origin Labeling Cheap…Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2021
Policy October Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino What does “Budget Reconciliation” mean for family farms and…Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 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 Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021
Policy July Policy Update Racial Equity Executive Order - Comment Opportunity Extended New deadline August 14 On January…Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 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 Schonbeck MarkJune 23, 2021
Policy May 2021 Policy FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Coronavirus Relief for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Systems Pandemic Assistance for…Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 26, 2021
Policy April 2021 Policy – Va and National Get Involved with VABF Advocacy for Regenerative Agriculture Climate change and the pandemic supply…Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 27, 2021
Policy March 2021 Policy Updates American Rescue Plan Help for Farmers of Color, Local Food Systems, and Food-insecure Families The…Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 24, 2021
Policy February 2021 Policy Updates Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Application deadline March 8, 2021 National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has…Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2021
Policy January 2021 Policy Updates Conservation Stewardship Program now offers More to Organic Farmers 2021 Signup now open in Virginia…Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 22, 2021
Policy December 2020 Policy New FDA Proposed Rule: Food Traceability Public Comment Period closes January 21, 2021 Pursuant to…Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 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 Schonbeck MarkNovember 22, 2020
Policy October 2020 Policy Updates Remember to cast your ballot in this fall’s election If you have voted already –…Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 21, 2020
Policy September 2020 Policy Updates Cutting Back for the Time Being Life circumstances and home responsibilities have made it necessary…Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020
Policy USDA Seeking New Partners for Collaborative Conservation Projects Contact: Stacey Bradshaw, (804) 287-1673 stacey.bradshaw@usda.gov Richmond, VA, August 7, 2020 – When it comes to…Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020
Policy Policy August 2020 Coronavirus Relief Legislation News and Resources Recently, the Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) released a…Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020
Policy July 2020 Policy Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) Help us line up co-sponsors for this important legislation Near…Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 24, 2020