New FDA Proposed Rule: Food Traceability Public Comment Period closes January 21, 2021 Pursuant to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 21, 2020
Conservation Stewardship Program NSAC publishes new, updated Farmers’ Guide It will soon be time to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 22, 2020
Remember to cast your ballot in this fall’s election If you have voted already –…
Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 21, 2020
Cutting Back for the Time Being Life circumstances and home responsibilities have made it necessary…
Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020
Contact: Stacey Bradshaw, (804) 287-1673 stacey.bradshaw@usda.gov Richmond, VA, August 7, 2020 – When it comes to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020
Coronavirus Relief Legislation News and Resources Recently, the Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) released a…
Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020
VABF AdminJuly 24, 2020
Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) Help us line up co-sponsors for this important legislation Near…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 24, 2020
PRIORITY BILLS FOR GRASSROOTS Food Supply Protection Act (S.3840) - Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). This…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 24, 2020
Racial Equity is Integral to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Written on Juneteenth, June 19,…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 26, 2020
USDA opens Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) $16 Billion in Direct Payments for Farmers Applications…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 22, 2020
Update on Assistance to Direct-Market Farmers during the Pandemic Staff in the office of Rep.…
Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 23, 2020
Federal Legislative Initiative House Resolution 5861, the Agriculture Resilience Act On February 26, Representative Chellie…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 23, 2020
Take Action Have you signed? Farmer Letter on Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture … if…
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 20, 2020
Take Action Thank you to all who have signed the Farmer Letter on Climate…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 29, 2020
Take Action Farmer Letter on Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture This nationwide campaign…
Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 19, 2019
House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Comments Submitted by VABF House Select Committee…
VABF AdminNovember 25, 2019
Agriculture and Climate Change: Policy Imperatives and Opportunities to Help Producers Meet the Challenge National…
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 19, 2019
Farmer Letter on Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture As the Virginia drought grinds on…
Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 18, 2019
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