Where in the World Will You Take Action For Farms and the Environment?

Happy Earth Day! Starting today, National Geographic’s brand new Global Action Atlas will feature five of our target projects from across the nation.  The Atlas spotlights a number of local, cause-related projects from around the world, giving individuals opportunities to take action by donating, volunteering, advocating, and sharing information.  Click the targets on the map below

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Talking Agriculture in the Amazon

I just returned from the Amazon region of Brazil yesterday after a fascinating seven day trip.  The purpose of the trip was to observe actions being implemented by the Brazilian government and the Nature Conservancy (TNC) to control deforestation and improve farming, ranching and forest practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Twelve people participated in

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Did Somebody Say Farm Bill?

Typically farm bills set U.S. agriculture and food policy for five to ten year periods. And ever since the most recent bill was signed in 2008, AFT has been working to help finalize the details of its’ implementation.

So in between farm bills, you sometimes think the next one is a long way over the horizon.

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The Farms and Food Debate

Last week, The Los Angles Times ran an op-ed that should be of interest to all those involved in the countless farm and food related debates happening across the nation.

Titled “The Facts about Food and Farming,” the piece is an excellent examination of the farm policy debate that is useful for thoughtful people whether they

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Opportunities for Agriculture in Clean Energy Legislation

Good Afternoon,

I hope everyone’s week is starting off well.  It’s been wet here in DC, but it’s good to be back in the nation’s capital after spending several days last week in the Midwest.  One of my stops was at the 2009 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City where there was lots

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