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
Policy Briefs
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Policy Brief
Maintain Funding for USDA Rural Development Programs
Urge your Members of Congress to support U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development programs throughout the FY 2020 appropriations process by meeting or exceeding FY 2019 funding levels. USDA Rural Development programs provide critical investments to key rural county priorities. -
Policy Brief
Support Key County Priorities as Congress Implements the 2018 Farm Bill
Urge your members of congress to support county priorities throughout the development of the next farm bill. Programs throughout the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) help counties make critical investments in infrastructure, workforce and economic development, nutrition and conservation for some of our nation’s most underserved communities. Preserving these programs is vital to the strength and stability of our local and national economy.
Latest Resources
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Advocacy |
Jan. 2, 2019
NACo works to preserve local decision making, to protect counties from unfunded mandates and local preemption and to strengthen the federal-state-local partnership.
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Press Release |
Dec. 13, 2018
Key county victories achieved in rural development, nutrition, conservation
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Document |
Sep. 20, 2018
As the governing authority over the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the farm bill is critical for counties who are responsible for delivering and administering vital services to many of our nation’s vulnerable families.
Join a steering committee and make a difference. Learn more about getting involved in NACo's Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee:
Contact
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Associate Legislative Director – Political Outreach Manager(202) 942-4230
Upcoming Committee Events
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12Jul2019Conference Agenda
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee - Meetings
Versaille 1 & 2 | Paris
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