Farm Policy Roundup—July 25, 2014
Appropriations, Tax Extenders Update Congress enters its final week of legislative session on July 28 before entering a month-long recess August 1. While key votes have been taken in recent weeks to...
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Congress Enters Recess without Finishing Appropriations, Tax Extenders Congress begins a month-long recess today, leaving many issues to address when legislators return in September. Legislation left...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces RCPP Projects for Full Proposals The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that 230 projects will be...
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AFT Conference Early-bird Discount has Been Extended to September 1 REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD RATES! Register today to save $75 on a 3-day registration! Join American Farmland Trust and more than 70...
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Note—American Farmland Trust’s Farm Policy Roundup will not be published next week in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The next edition will be published on Friday, September 5. American Farmland...
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Congress Passes Continuing Resolution The House of Representatives and the Senate this week passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund government agencies through December 11. Because Congress failed...
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American Farmland Trust Supports Climate Smart Agriculture Initiative American Farmland Trust Supports Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture New partnerships to address climate change were announced...
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American Farmland Trust Submits RCPP Proposals Yesterday was the deadline for organizations submitting Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) proposals to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
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American Farmland Trust’s National Conference Online Registration Closes Wednesday, October 15 Don’t miss your opportunity to attend Farmland, Food and Livable Communities, the premiere national...
View ArticleFarm Policy Roundup – October 17, 2014
AFT Supports Vision for Cover Crops and Soil Health American Farmland Trust has joined a diverse coalition of agriculture and conservation groups in delivering ”A Common Vision Statement on Cover Crops...
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