Farm Bill News and Analysis

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Here is the latest edition of news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Featuring their Farm Bill News and Analysis following the recent passage of the Farm Bill by the House and Senate. NSAC’s Farm Bill News and Analysis gives an insider perspective into what the Bill means for beginning farmers, organic farmers, and champions of sustainable agriculture. 

FARM BILL NEWS AND ANALYSIS 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Cheers Farm Bill Wins

“America’s farmers and families have waited long enough for this bill, which affects every aspect of their lives, livelihoods, and communities in many ways. We look forward to continuing to represent the nation’s family farmers and rural communities in the upcoming rule-making and implementation stages of the farm bill”

• NSAC’s Comment on the passage of the bill in Congress
• NSAC’s Initial comments on the Farm Bill Conference Report
  

 2018 Farm Bill News and Analysis Drilldown

NSAC has published a multi-part blog series analyzing the final 2018 Farm Bill, which was released earlier this week. Here are the blogs listed by topic.

• Commodity Programs and Crop Insurance
• Research and Plant Breeding
• Conservation
• Organic Agriculture
• Beginning and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
• Local/Regional Food Systems, Rural Development

 

APPROPRIATIONS NEWS  

Congress Averts Shutdown, Delays FY2 2019 Appropriations Decisions 

With the clock on their last Continuing Resolution (CR) quickly running down, Congress last week managed to avoid a partial government shutdown by giving their extension an extension – pushing their deadline to set spending levels from December 7 to December 21.

NSAC NEWS  

NSAC is seeking a Coalition Director! Are you deeply committed to public service and are experienced in administration in the field of sustainable agriculture? Would you enjoy leading a passionate, high-performing, member-engaged, and collaborative organization that is dedicated to working for racial equity? NSAC is looking for a new Coalition Director. NSAC offers competitive non-profit salary and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

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