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Healthy Food Financing Initiative

HFFI is administered by a fund manager, Reinvestment Fund. Reinvestment Fund will release a Request for Applications for each grant funding round, typically once a year. Interested applicants can find out more about program and application requirements, stay … See more

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URL: https://sustainableagriculture.net/publications/grassrootsguide/healthy-food-access/healthy-food-financing-initiative/

Building Resilience Through the Conservation Stewardship Program

WEBA key question in the 2023 farm bill reauthorization is whether Congress will approve a bill that builds climate resilience for farmers whose livelihoods depend on it. …

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Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Innovative Practices …

WEBThe Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act provides common-sense, straightforward support for high-impact perennial practices through NCRS conservation …

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Building a Resilient Future in Food and Farming

WEBFarmers have the tools to restore most of the carbon we have lost and, in the process, help reverse climate change. These tools include diverse crop rotations, …

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Agricultural Diversification: Practice and Policy

WEBNSAC's Blog. Agricultural Diversification: Practice and Policy. July 14, 2023. U.S. agriculture currently faces some steep challenges. Climate change and biodiversity …

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Climate and Agriculture Legislation Roundup

WEBNSAC's Blog. Climate and Agriculture Legislation Roundup. June 7, 2022. Photo credit: Cathy Day CC BY-NC-ND. During the 117th Congress, congressional …

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A COMMON VISION FOR COVER CROPS AND SOIL HEALTH

WEBOctober 16, 2014 . A COMMON VISION FOR COVER CROPS AND SOIL HEALTH . Cover crops and soil health have been capturing the attention and involvement of farmers and

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Crop Insurance Rules Challenge Organic and Sustainable Farming

WEB“I am a regenerative organic farmer, and I want to limit tillage and assure soil health, but crop insurance rules get in the way of developing a resilient system in the …

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What is Sustainable Ag

WEBWhat is Sustainable Ag? “Sustainable agriculture” as legally defined in U.S. Code Title 7, Section 3103 means an integrated system of plant and animal production practices …

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Regional Conservation Partnership Program

WEBTargeting natural resource concerns through local conservation partnerships Ensuring clean water, healthy soils, and well-managed working farmland is in the best interest of both …

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Cover Crops – Good for Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Bottom Lines

WEBFor corn, cover crops start paying off in the second year of no-till, and will break even in the first year on soybeans. 5) Cover crops to address soil moisture deficits …

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program

WEBHelping farmers and ranchers share the costs of addressing natural resource concerns In addition to providing food and fiber, farmers and ranchers are important managers of our …

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Who is Subject to FDA’s New FSMA Food Facilities Rule

WEBThis post is the first in a multi-part series analyzing FDA’s recently released Preventive Controls Rule for Human Food, and the rules and requirements for farms and …

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Impact of 2018 Farm Bill Provisions on Soil Health

WEB4 including management-intensive rotational grazing (see more below). Regardless of how NRCS implements soil health as a major CSP priority, this provision is a prominent one

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What is the Farm Bill

WEBThe farm bill is a package of legislation passed roughly once every five years that has a tremendous impact on farming livelihoods, how food is grown, and what kinds of foods …

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Recent Reports Highlight Barriers and Opportunities for Organic …

WEBOrganic agriculture continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors of American agriculture. In 2020, the organic food market experienced incredible growth, …

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$25 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR ON-FARM CONSERVATION …

WEBU.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced the availability of $25 million in funding to advance the …

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Conservation Reserve Program

WEBThe primary purpose of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is to conserve and improve soil, protect water quality, and provide wildlife habitat by establishing long-term …

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The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program

WEBHelping low-income families purchase fresh fruits and veggies directly from farmers Increasing low-income communities’ abilities to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables …

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RELEASE: Agriculture Resilience Act Delivers Bold Vision for Net …

WEBNSAC News. RELEASE: Agriculture Resilience Act Delivers Bold Vision for Net Zero Agriculture. Washington, DC, April 22, 2021 – Today, Representative Chellie …

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Title: Safety and Health Best Practices Resource Manual and …

WEBAccession No. Project No. Funding Source 225796 Grants.gov No. PEN04444 Non Formula GRANT10769293 09/01/2011 Title: Safety and Health Best Practices Resource Manual …

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