For Immediate Release April 9, 2013 For More Information Contact: Ferd Hoefner, NSAC Policy Director, 202-547-5754 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Boost Economic Growth, Create Jobs, and Provide Healthy Food Washington, D.C., April 9, 2013 – Today, Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Representative Chellie Pingree of Maine introduced the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act […]
Press Releases
For Immediate Release: Conservation Stewardship Program Back on Track With Passage of Government Funding Bill
For Immediate Release: Conservation Stewardship Program Back on Track With Passage of Government Funding Bill Washington, D.C. March 21, 2013 – A bill to fund the federal government for the remaining six months of fiscal year 2013 is now awaiting the President’s signature. The House of Representatives passed the government funding bill on Thursday morning […]
For Immediate Release: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition comment on Merrigan Resignation
For Immediate Release March 15, 2013 Contact: Susan Prolman 202-547-5754, sprolman@sustainableagriculture.net National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition comment on Merrigan Resignation Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has finished four very solid years as second in command at the US Department of Agriculture. Over the years, she has built an impressive record of accomplishment, particularly with respect to the […]
Farmers Speak Out On 2013 Farm Bill and Stranded Sustainable Agriculture Programs
For Immediate Release March 5, 2013 Contact: Sarah Hackney 863-244-1529, shackney@sustainableagriculture.net Photographs available; full list of participating farmers and ranchers available upon request Farmers Speak Out On 2013 Farm Bill and Stranded Sustainable Agriculture Programs Washington, DC – This week over 60 independent family farmers and ranchers from 24 states met with their legislators in […]
For Immediate Release: Senate Budget Plan Includes Fix to Farm Bill Extension Fiasco
For Immediate Release February 14, 2013 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 Senate Budget Plan Includes Fix to Farm Bill Extension Fiasco Washington, DC – The fiscal package announced today by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) proposes to correct the disastrous farm bill extension measure agreed to by the White House and Senate Minority Leader behind […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Endorses Protect Our Prairies Act
For Immediate Release February 14, 2013 Contact: Greg Fogel, 202-547-5754 NSAC Endorses Protect Our Prairies Act Washington, DC – On Thursday, February 14, Representatives Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Tim Walz (D-MN), along with six additional cosponsors, introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect our nation’s remaining native prairies and prime grasslands. The Protect Our Prairies Act creates […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Endorses Farm Program Integrity Act
For Immediate Release February 12, 2013 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC Endorses Farm Program Integrity Act Washington, DC – On Tuesday, February 12, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tim Johnson (D-SD), Mike Enzi (R-WY), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced a bipartisan bill that would restore integrity and fiscal responsibility in federal farm policy during this time […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Statement on FDA Release of Food Safety Rules
For Immediate Release January 4, 2013 Contact: Ariane Lotti, 202-547-5754 NSAC Statement on FDA Release of Food Safety Rules Washington, DC – Today, the Food and Drug Administration released much-anticipated proposed rules detailing standards for produce safety and preventive controls for human food production. Releasing these rules is a major step in the implementation of […]
January 1 Farm Bill Extension Deal is a Disaster for Farmers
For Immediate Release January 1, 2013 January 1 Farm Bill Extension Deal is a Disaster for Farmers Washington, DC – The farm bill extension deal reached in negotiations between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Vice President Joe Biden is a disaster for farmers and the American people. The nine month extension measure was attached […]
For Immediate Release: USDA Announces First-Ever Round of Farm to School Grants
For Immediate Release November 14, 2012 Contact: Helen Dombalis 202-547-5754 USDA Announces First-Ever Round of Farm to School Grants Washington, DC November 14, 2012 – Today USDA announced the recipients of the first-ever round of Farm to School Grants. The awards span 68 projects in 37 States and the District of Columbia and total $4.5 […]
Action Alert – 2012 Farm Bill: It’s Now or Never
Dear Supporter, This is it. It’s make or break time for the 2012 Farm Bill. What’s on the table? Hands-on training and tools for beginning farmers and ranchers. Support for cutting-edge organic and sustainable research. New infrastructure – like ‘food hubs’ and innovative marketing tools – that helps farmers take advantage of […]
Action Alert – Congress – don’t play politics with disaster aid.
Dear Supporter, In the face of the most disastrous, widespread drought in a generation, what’s the worst possible thing Congress could do? Play politics with disaster aid? It’s happening. Cut conservation programs – the very ones that help farmers protect themselves from the worst ravages of drought? It’s about to happen. Help us tell Congress […]
USDA Announces 2012 Beginning Farmer Awards
For Immediate Release August 30, 2012 (updated August 31, 2012) Contact: Ferd Hoefner or Juli Obudzinski, 202-547-5754 USDA Announces 2012 Beginning Farmer Awards Washington, DC, August 30, 2012 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $18 million in funding to support new farmer training and education programs at the 2012 Farm Progress Show in Boone, […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Releases Applicant Resource Guide for Value-Added Producer Grants
For Immediate Release August 29, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner or Helen Dombalis, 202-547-5754 NSAC Releases Applicant Resource Guide for Value-Added Producer Grants Washington, DC – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition released a Farmers’ Guide to Value-Added Producer Grant Funding. This guide is being released on the heels of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement […]
NSAC Comments on House Farm Bill Extension Bill
For Immediate Release July 27, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC Comments on House Farm Bill Extension Bill NSAC vehemently opposes the dirty extension bill filed today by House majority leadership. Passage of this bill would ensure there is no action this year on the 2012 Farm Bill. It prevents agricultural reform from happening. It […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Comments on House Agriculture Committee Markup and Passage
For Immediate Release July 12, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC Comments on House Agriculture Committee Markup and Passage Washington, DC – The House Agriculture Committee voted a new farm bill out of committee early this morning by a vote of 35-11. The bill is projected to generate $35 billion in savings over the next […]
Release: NSAC Applauds House Agriculture Committee for Adopting Fudge-Fortenberry Microloan Amendment
For Immediate Release Contact: Ferd Hoefner or Juli Obudzinski, 202-547-5754 NSAC Applauds House Agriculture Committee for Adopting Fudge-Fortenberry Microloan Amendment Washington, DC – Today the House Agriculture Committee adopted by voice vote an important amendment to its draft farm bill that will authorize microlending programs within USDA. “Capital is the number one need of young […]
Release: NSAC Pleased with House Agriculture Committee Adoption of Pingree-Ellmers-Gibson Farm to School Amendment
For Immediate Release Contact: Ferd Hoefner or Helen Dombalis, 202-547-5754 NSAC Pleased with House Agriculture Committee Adoption of Pingree-Ellmers-Gibson Farm to School Amendment Washington, DC – Today the House Agriculture Committee adopted an important amendment to its draft farm bill that will authorize certain farm to school programs. “We applaud the Committee for adopting this […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Comments on House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Draft
For Immediate Release July 6, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC Comments on House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Draft Washington, DC — Yesterday Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson released their draft farm bill ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s farm bill markup next week. The bill generates $35 billion in savings […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC BACKS PASSAGE OF SENATE FARM BILL, ENCOURAGES URGENT HOUSE ACTION
For Immediate Release June 20, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC BACKS PASSAGE OF SENATE FARM BILL, ENCOURAGES URGENT HOUSE ACTION Washington, DC – Today, the Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act by a vote of 64-35. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition supported passage of the farm bill as amended after three […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Pleased with Senate Farm Bill Amendment Votes
For Immediate Release June 20, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC Pleased with Senate Farm Bill Amendment Votes Washington, DC – Today, the Senate voted on a series of amendments to its version of the 2012 Farm Bill. NSAC Policy Director Ferd Hoefner commented, “The bill reported by the Committee has been significantly improved these […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Comments on Proposed USDA Microloan Program
For Immediate Release May 23, 2012 Contact: Juli Obudzinski, 202-547-5754 NSAC Comments on Proposed USDA Microloan Program Washington, DC – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a proposed rule for a new microloan program that would be part of the suite of credit options available to farmers through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new […]
For Immediate Release: NSAC Comments on Senate Farm Bill Markup and Passage
For Immediate Release April 26, 2012 Contact: Ferd Hoefner, 202-547-5754 NSAC Comments on Senate Farm Bill Markup and Passage Washington, DC – The Senate Agriculture Committee voted a new farm bill out of committee today by a vote of 16-5. The committee bill saves $23 billion over the next ten years according to budget estimates. […]
Federal grants aim to bring local food to school tables
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2012 MEDIA CONTACT: Helen Dombalis, 202-547-5754 Federal grants aim to bring local food to school tables Program aims to sustain and grow local food producers while nourishing America’s schools WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Agriculture today announced new funding that aims to provide fresh, healthy food for children […]