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Produce Industry Public Policy Conference Features Kathleen Merrigan, Lindsey Graham, John Boehner

July 29, 2010 // 0 Comments

For Immediate Release Contact: Patrick Delaney pdelaney@unitedfresh.org; 202-303-3400 ext. 417 USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, Senator Lindsey Graham, House Minority [...]

Action Alert: Demand a Fair Deal for Farmers and Ranchers

July 28, 2010 // 0 Comments

TELL CONGRESS THAT YOU WANT A FAIR DEAL FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS From the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Farmers and ranchers who raise livestock and poultry [...]

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Sign-up

July 27, 2010 // 0 Comments

USDA Press Release No. 0386.10 Contact: Kent Politsch (202) 720-7163; kent.politsch@wdc.usda.gov WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today [...]

Update on the USDA Hoophouse Pilot Program

July 27, 2010 // 3 Comments

In December, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) launched a 3-year pilot program to provide cost-share funding to farmers who want to extend the [...]

Chef & Restaurant Field Day and Farm Tour, Massachusetts

July 27, 2010 // 1 Comment

CHEF & RESTAURANT FIELD DAY Monday, August 2, 10 am FARM TOUR OF RED FIRE FARM Please join CISA and the Chefs Collaborative on August 2 for a Chef & Restaurant Field [...]

Statement by Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding Shirley Sherrod

July 26, 2010 // 0 Comments

USDA Press Release No. 0382.10 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202)720-4623 WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the [...]

Detroit’s Mayor Foreshadows Urban Ag Announcement

July 26, 2010 // 0 Comments

In an interview broadcast this week, Detroit Mayor David Bing said that in the next 30 to 60 days his administration will make an announcement for a “really good size” [...]

Growing Power International Farm Conference, WI

July 26, 2010 // 0 Comments

“Building the Good Food Revolution” Early bird registration until August 15. Register today! Learn the ins and outs of the food system at the Growing Power National [...]

Weekly Sustainable Agriculture Policy Update 7/19-7/23

July 24, 2010 // 1 Comment

From the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) TAKE ACTION Tell Congress That You Want A Fair Deal For Farmers and Ranchers: Farmers and ranchers who raise [...]