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USDA does an annual census of farmers markets. It is crucial that we get an accurate count of markets so that we can keep showing the strength of the local food movement! [...]
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NSAC Weekly Agriculture Policy News Roundup
This week the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released a new Guide to USDA Funding for Local and Regional Food Systems which identifies and explains key [...]
Senator Hagan co-sponsors amendments to food safety bill
Senator Hagan is co-sponsoring the amendments introduced by Senator Tester to exempt small-scale food processors and direct-marketing farmers from provisions of the [...]
Agriculture Department: Public Input Sought for May 13 Food Safety Listening Session
SOURCE: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (See original article HERE) State, Federal Officials Seek Insight on Fresh Produce Processing, Handling HARRISBURG, Pa., April [...]
Vilsack comments on Farm Bill to group of ag journalists
Vilsack: America Faces Rural Crisis Secretary Says Changing Farm Bill Isn’t About Bedroom Communities Tuesday, April 27 BY: Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor [...]
Will the USDA Doom Locally Produced Meat?
From Salon.com New testing regulations may end small-scale meat production — and keep the market safe for the big boys By Sara Breselor That wailing you hear in the [...]
USDA Releases New Data on Soil Erosion and Development of Private Lands
USDA Press Release No. 0211.10 Contact: Office of Communications 202-720-4623 Latest National Resource Inventory for Non-Federal Lands shows significant reduction in soil [...]
Department Of Justice and USDA Announce Poultry Workshop on May 21
USDA Press Release No. 0209.10 Contact: Office of Communications (202 720-4623 Workshop to be Held at Alabama A&M University in Normal WASHINGTON, April 26, 2010 – The [...]
Organic farm produce to show up in unlikely spots this summer
From the Chicago Tribune www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-met-csa-access-20100424,0,2888014.story Tollway oases among drop-off sites for expanding community supported [...]
Chickens, Ducks, Rabbits Skill Swap, Michigan
Chickens, Ducks and Rabbits Skill Swap A partnership with the Williamsburg Collective Sunday, June 6th, 1-5pm 8325 Hawley Road, Williamsburg Learn chicken, rabbit and duck [...]
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