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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

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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

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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

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Policy Updates August 2022

Cost-sharing for Organic and Transitioning Farmers Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP)…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 23, 2022

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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

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June Policy Updates

Long-term Agroecological Research Showcases New Innovations for Resilient Agriculture Many may not be aware that…

VABF AdminJune 26, 2022

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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

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National Soil Health Day Resolution

National Soil Health Day Resolution House Resolution 1079 Sponsors: Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi Synopsis: A Resolution…

VABF AdminMay 28, 2022

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Policy Updates April 2022

TAKE ACTION Seeking Co-sponsors for the Agriculture Resilience Act Ask our Senators and your…

Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 25, 2022

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Pandemic Assistance Programs March 2022

Local Food Purchasing Cooperative Agreement Program – for State, Tribal, and Territorial Governments USDA…

VABF AdminMarch 29, 2022

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Conservation opportunities March 2022

Conservation opportunities USDA NRCS's Regional Conservation Partnership Proposal: Funding opportunity includes both traditional and alternative…

VABF AdminMarch 29, 2022

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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

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December 2021 Policy Updates

By: Francesca Constantino and Mark Schonbeck Action alert on Country of Origin Labeling Cheap…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2021

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October Policy Updates

By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino What does “Budget Reconciliation” mean for family farms and…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 22, 2021

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September Policy Updates

September Policy Updates By Mark Schonbeck & Francesca Constantino USDA announces $50 million in grants for…

VABF AdminSeptember 27, 2021

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August 2021 Policy Updates

TAKE ACTION! USDA Requests Pubic Input on Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure USDA has announced…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 27, 2021

Flyer for VABF 2013 On-Farm Events with schedule and details.

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July Policy Update

Racial Equity Executive Order - Comment Opportunity Extended New deadline August 14 On January…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 19, 2021

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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

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May 2021 Policy

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Coronavirus Relief for Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Systems Pandemic Assistance for…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 26, 2021

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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

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