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 2022-2023
- 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 page2023-03-16
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NACo sends letter to Congressional leadership outlining county priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
On March 28, NACo sent a letter to Congressional leadership of the U.S. House and Senate Agriculture Committees calling for the inclusion of key county priorities in the 2023 Farm Bill. -
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County commissioners testify before Congress on county role in public lands management, Farm Bill
On March 8, two county commissioners delivered testimony before Congressional Committees on behalf of the National Association of Counties (NACo). -
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NACo Releases County Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill
The National Association of Counties (NACo), which represents all of America's 3,069 county governments, seeks to work with our federal partners to develop a substantive farm bill to strengthen federal resources that allow counties to make critical investments in our nation's most underserved populations. -
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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.
Latest Resources
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Mar. 8, 2023
Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies on the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partners
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Reports & Toolkits |
Feb. 22, 2023
The IRA offers counties the opportunity to pursue clean energy initiatives and reduce emissions through new competitive grant programs, local resiliency investments and clean energy tax credits.
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Reports & Toolkits |
Jan. 17, 2023
This analysis includes funding highlights for key programs impacting counties.
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Legislative Associate(202) 942-4280