Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Taylor in Farming Resources, News, Policy, Politics // 0 Comments

Today’s news from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) features information about the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program, a look at Sustainable Agriculture Priorities in the 2019 Appropriations Bill, and Job Opportunities at NSAC…

FARM BILL ANALYSIS

A Closer Look at the 2018 Farm Bill: Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program – As farmers across the country scour seed catalogs and begin sketching out plans for the upcoming season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is busy scouring the new farm bill and working out how to stand up the hundreds of new programs and policies mandated by Congress. Included among those is the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program, a new umbrella program designed to coordinate USDA training and outreach to beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged (SDA) farmers.

APPROPRIATIONS NEWS

Sustainable Agriculture Priorities in the FY 2019 Appropriations Bill

Last week, the House and Senate were finally able to agree on and finalize spending levels for the seven remaining appropriations bills not yet signed into law – including funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Though we can expect ongoing legal challenges and fights over the national emergency declaration and border wall funding, the passage of the FY 2019 spending package does at least make it possible for USDA and other agencies to get back to full operation capacity and to begin the long process of implementing the new farm bill, and for Congress to begin work on FY 2020 appropriations.

NSAC JOBS

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.

Apply to be NSAC’s Summer Policy or Grassroot Intern! – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is currently seeking a Policy and a Grassroots Intern for the summer term beginning in late May 2019 and lasting until mid-August 2019. Both positions are paid, full-time, and are located at NSAC’s Washington, D.C. office on Capitol Hill.