Hospitals in Mid-Atlantic Commit to Local Food
Existing campaigns, such as the “Buy Local Challenge” in Maryland, have helped to pilot these new purchasing initiatives. More >>The Changing Face of American Agriculture
McNamara was joined by other California farmers and leaders to discuss ideas for addressing the aging of America’s farmers, including utilizing urban edge agriculture and finding ways to draw younger populations back to rural areas. Listen to the full story at KQED . More >>Launch of Beginning Farmer Land Contract Program
Read more about the program or contact your local FSA office for more information. More >>Northeast Perspectives on the Farm Bill
View webinar recordings and access the presentations. More >>What’s Next for the Farm Bill?
The work of the Agriculture Committees as part of the Super Committee process appears to be a good starting point for mapping out the next farm bill. While the text of the leadership’s proposal has yet to reach the public, many details have emerged, and more has been learned in conversations with the committee leadership and their staff. Here’s our take on what has been revealed so far. More >> |







