Family Farms: The County Role in Supporting America’s Agricultural Institutions
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WebinarJoin a discussion with NACo leadership to discuss the county role in supporting family farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 96 percent of farms in the United States are family-owned and operated.Family Farms: The County Role in Supporting America’s Agricultural InstitutionsFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 2022, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
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Family Farms: The County Role in Supporting America’s Agricultural Institutions
Join a discussion with NACo leadership to discuss the county role in supporting family farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 96 percent of farms in the United States are family-owned and operated.
Join a discussion with NACo leadership to discuss the county role in supporting family farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 96 percent of farms in the United States are family-owned and operated.2022-02-02Webinar2023-04-12
Join a discussion with NACo leadership to discuss the county role in supporting family farms. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 96 percent of farms in the United States are family-owned and operated.






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White House and USICH launch initiative to tackle unsheltered homelessness
On May 18, the White House and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) launched the ALL INside initiative to address unsheltered homelessness. -
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces $9.7 billion in funding for rural electric cooperatives through Empowering Rural America Program
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service announced a notice of funding opportunity for the Empowering Rural America Program. -
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Crafted by Communities: A Framework for Economic Transition
May. 25, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmThis BRECC National Network session, entitled Crafted by Communities: A Framework for Economic Transition, will present three pillars for coal community revitalization and share resources from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). -
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Lower Basin States strike agreement to preserve water supply in Colorado River Basin
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Looking beyond economic assets to find your community’s 'sweet spot'
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New Economic Recovery Corps Will Place Economic Development Fellows Nationwide
NACo is pleased to partner with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to launch the
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Creating Inclusive Pathways to Higher Education and Employment for County Residents
June 21, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmPost-secondary education can be a pathway to gaining the degrees, credentials and skills needed for family-sustaining employment.06213:00 pm<p>Post-secondary education can be a pathway to gaining the degrees, credentials and skills needed for family-sustaining employment.
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2023 RAC Symposium
November 5, 2023 – November 7, 2023Save the Date for the 2023 RAC Symposium, Nov. 5 - 7, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia!The Greenbrier Hotel101 Main Street, West, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986110511:00 am<table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="color intro custom-color">
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2024 Western Interstate Region Conference
May 8, 2024 – May 10, 2024Save the date for the 2024 Western Interstate Region Conference Mariposa County, Calif. May 8-10Mariposa County, Calif.05088:00 am<p>Save the date for the 2024 Western Interstate Region Conference</p>
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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.pagepagepage<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out">
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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 Prioritiespagepagepage<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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Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and building and housing codes. Policy Platform & Resolutions 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespagepagepage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential,
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Rural Action Caucus
The Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo's mission in supporting county officials in the pursuit of excellence in public service. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties, which represent two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties designated as rural, serving a combined population of 60 million.pagepagepage<p><strong>Since 1997, the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) has represented the nearly 70 percent of America's counties that are rural, addressing critical federal, state and local issues impacting these unique communities.
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8Jun2023Webinar
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County Finance Transformation: Improve Efficiency, Productivity, and Compliance
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8Jun2023Webinar
NACo Briefing for Newly Elected Congressional Staff on Counties & the Federal Grant Process
Jun. 8, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm