Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee
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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.
- Policy Platform 2021-2022
- 2022 NACo Legislative Priorities
Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.2015-06-07Basic page2022-08-04
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Counties eligible to apply for USDA Farm to School Grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the FY2023 application for competitive awards in the Farm to School Grant program, which supports planning, developing and implementing farm to school programs. -
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USDA announces program for rural communities to navigate federal resources
On April 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Rural Partners Network (RPN), which will aim to pair federal agencies with rural communities to provide targeted assistance in navigating federal programs. -
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EPA accepting nominations for the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
On March 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a request for nominations to its Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC). -
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U.S. Department of Agriculture accepting applications for $1 billion Climate-Smart Commodities program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently accepting applications for the $1 billion Climate-Smart Commodities program to assist producers implementing climate-smart practices on working lands. -
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Federal agencies release resources on improving climate resilience
On December 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released new resources for state and local governments on improving climate resilience.
Latest Resources
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jan. 17, 2023
This analysis includes funding highlights for key programs impacting counties.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jan. 5, 2023
NACo's primer on the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization breaks down the process counties can expect this year, highlights key county priorities and explains how counties can access funds authorized through the Farm Bill.
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Sep. 15, 2022
Stearns County, Minn. Commissioner Tarryl Clark testifies before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on rural broadband ahead of 2023 Farm Bill negotiations.
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