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Forum / Meeting
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee - Business Meeting
Jul. 22, 2016
, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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County News
One size doesn't fit all when growing rural prosperity
Tailored, resilient, inclusive and collaborative efforts are crucial to making the most of what rural counties have to offer. -
County News
As RAC celebrates 25 years, eyes are on next year's farm bill
The next farm bill will be here before you know it! -
County News
County creates marketplace for local agribusiness
Harford County created and promoted a marketplace where local residents and visitors can gather and purchase locally made goods and produce. -
Blog
USDA Rural Development accepting public comments on Build America, Buy America waiver
On July 5, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that it is accepting public comments on a proposed 6-month waiver for implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. -
Policy Brief
Support County Priorities as Congress Begins Work on Next Farm Bill
ACTION NEEDED: This year, Congress began laying the foundation for the reauthorization of a new Farm Bill. Current legislation, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334), expires at the end of FY 2023. NACo continues to work to preserve county priorities. -
County News
Flood damage cuts off Montana counties from Yellowstone
It was a lean two years in Gardiner, Mont. As the COVID-19 pandemic depressed two summers’ worth of visitors to Yellowstone National Park, businesses in the 900-person Park County town bided their time and looked ahead to the fated “normal summer” when they could serve tourists again.
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TestIT: How Fast is Your Broadband
NACo has partnered with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to develop a mobile app designed to identify areas with low or no connectivity to help ensure adequate funding for broadband infrastructure is provided across the country.page<p>Accurate connectivity data is the foundation for investments in broadband infrastructure.
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Basic pageAgriculture & 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 Prioritiespage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. </p>
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Basic pageRural Action Caucus
NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.page<p>NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration. Nearly two-thirds of the nation'
