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Farm bill progress under wraps Leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees have signaled that they are near complete on a proposed five-year plan for farm and food policy to be added to deficit-reduction recommendations due November 23. If this date is not met then the farm bill moves onto sequestration, meaning automatic reductions Continue reading Farm and Food News 11/18/11 This is the first in a series of five stories outlining American Farmland Trust’s vision for the 2012 Farm Bill. For more information on our recommendations and positions, please visit www.farmbillfacts.org. Lately, discussions in the nation’s capital have centered around the looming recommendations from the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, better Continue reading Seeking Solutions in a Stronger Farm Bill A place where veterans and nature connect A restored ranch in Washington state is providing a retreat for nature-loving veterans with disabilities. Thanks to many grants and funding opportunities, including the Wetlands Reserve Program, the protected land is safeguarding wildlife habitat while also providing a place for veterans to enjoy the outdoors. Addressing farmland loss Continue reading Farm and Food News 11/11/11 Policy Changes Proposed for Next Farm Bill Proposals for the next farm bill are rolling out across the country. This week, American Farmland Trust released our recommendations for the 2012 Farm Bill. Additionally, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) premiered his proposal for the next farm bill. Maine Woman Returns Home to Save Farm At 48 years old, Penny Jordan Continue reading Farm and Food News 11/4/11 Crafting a smarter farm policy Three agricultural leaders—Jon Scholl, President of American Farmland Trust; Garry Neimeyer, President of the National Corn Growers Association; and Chandler Goule, Vice President of Government Relations for the National Farmers Union—propose that the current crop insurance program and general farm policy initiatives should be revamped “to craft a smarter Continue reading Farm and Food News 10/28/11 Direct subsidies in the farm bill On Thursday night, the Senate passed an amendment proposed by Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) to prohibit subsidy payments to farmers with an average annual income exceeding $1 million. Though only proposed for the short-term, this decision highlights the continued discussion on what form subsidies may take in the next Continue reading Farm and Food News 10/21/11 The nation of France is often most recognized for bestowing fine food and wine upon the world. Recently, I was invited by the U.S. State Department to cross the Atlantic and discuss an instrumental element of the celebrated French cuisine: the farmers and farmland that produce its fine ingredients. The trip offered a unique opportunity to Continue reading The French Connection: Addressing Environmental Challenges on Working Lands Abroad This post was originally featured on AgriPulse.com as part of an on-going series of opinion pieces. Ever since the first farm bills in the 1930s, legislation to help agriculture has been concerned about not only production but also stewardship. Its no surprise then that as our current fiscal crisis is forcing a fundamental examination of government Continue reading Conservation Compliance is Critical The deficit reduction roadmap laid out by President Obama this week was a stark reminder of the far-ranging effects of our nation’s debt problems. In addressing the reality of the budget situation, we have long recognized that agriculture must join the ranks and contribute its fair share. The Obama administration’s five-part plan for agriculture, however, is Continue reading A Checkbook Imbalance: Disproportionate Cuts to Agriculture Under President Obama’s Plan Merced farmers sell land to preserve agriculture The Central Valley Farmland Trust recently secured another 211 acres of protected farmland in California. The protection of 12,500 total acres in the valley is due in part to federal funds from the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program and through state support. Cultivating community In Denton County, Texas, rising Continue reading Farm and Food News 9/23/11 |
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