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 page2022-02-25
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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. -
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues proposed rule on defining 'Waters of the U.S.'
On November 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) announced a proposed rule to re-establish the pre-2015 definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
Latest Resources
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Reports & Toolkits |
Mar. 17, 2022
On March 15, the President signed the $1.5 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus appropriations package into law that included several key wins for counties.
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Workshop |
Feb. 15, 2022
The Rural Action Caucus Farm Bill advocacy session took place during the 2022 NACo Legsialtive Conference.
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Workshop |
Feb. 14, 2022
With work on the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization beginning in earnest, Congress and the administration will be negotiating changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to millions of low-income county residents and is county-administered in ten st
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