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Comment: NSAC Celebrates Introduction of the Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act

Washington, DC, June 16, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Nick Rossi, NSAC Policy Specialist, in response to the Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act, which was introduced yesterday, June 15, 2023, by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tina Smith (D-MN), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR):

“The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrates the introduction of the Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act, landmark legislation that supports the resilience and innovation of American farmers. Greater investment in publicly funded, regionally adapted, seed varieties and animal breeds will supply US farmers and producers with the tools they need to build

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Comment: NSAC Responds to House Subcommittee Markup of FY 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

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Comment: NSAC Responds to House Subcommittee Markup of FY 2024 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Washington, DC, May 17, 2022 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director in response to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill released today by the House Appropriations Committee.

“The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is deeply disappointed to see the initial draft fiscal year (FY) 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. There is no surer way to undermine the success of farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and our shared food system than through the proposals included in this bill. Cuts to research, technical assistance, and market opportunities will effectively strand farmers – and

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AG-VOCATES ASSEMBLE: NSAC 2023 WINTER MEETING RECAP

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*NSAC Policy Director Mike Lavender addresses coalition members*

Last week, over 100 attendees from 61 member organizations came together for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) annual winter meeting. In light of the anticipated 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization, members gathered in Washington, DC, to strategically coordinate campaign tactics, meet with Congressional leaders and senior USDA officials, and connect through a shared vision of a just food and farm system for all.

Our first in-person winter meeting since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic gave coalition members the opportunity to catch up, strengthen relationships, and build momentum for the busy 2023 Farm Bill cycle. We also welcomed a few members who were attending one of NSAC’s biannual meetings for the first time!

Advancing the Work

With NSAC’s 2023 Farm Bill Platform recently released and our policy priority-setting process already complete, issue …

Release: NSAC Hosts Farm Bill Lobby Day

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Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

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Release: NSAC Hosts Farm Bill Lobby Day
Members Meet with Lawmakers to Share Stories and Priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill

Washington, DC, February 1, 2023 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a lobby day for coalition members to meet with Congressional leaders and senior USDA officials to encourage them to prioritize sustainable food and farm needs and farmer-led solutions in the upcoming farm bill reauthorization. Members from across the country scheduled 100 visits throughout the day with members of Congress from their home states and districts to champion the federal programs and reforms most important to them and their communities.

“As the new Congress settles in, our members and farmer advocates are convening in DC in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.

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Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of SARE Bill

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

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Comment: NSAC Applauds Introduction of SARE Bill

Washington, DC, December 22, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment, attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Interim Policy Director, in response to the release of Representative Schrier’s H.R. 9667.

“The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is pleased to see Congress’s continued support for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). H.R.9667 introduced yesterday by Representative Schrier (D-WA) is a positive and important step in continuing to strengthen this critical research program. SARE has been funding regionally based, farmer-driven, and outcome-oriented research and education for more than 30 years. It is the only U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)competitive research program exclusively focused on sustainable agriculture. SARE involves farmers and ranchers directly as the primary investigators

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Release: NSAC Publishes Comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform

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Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

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Release: NSAC Publishes Comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform

Coalition Agenda Envisions a More Equitable and Resilient Food System

Washington, DC, November 17, 2022 – Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released its comprehensive 2023 Farm Bill Platform. NSAC has been a leader in agricultural policy for more than 30 years and has been instrumental in helping to develop some of our nation’s most successful agricultural programs for conserving natural resources, advancing the next generation of farmers, supporting agricultural research, and creating sustainable market connections. The platform provides title-by-title recommendations across farm bill programs and policies detailing how Congress can better support farmers and ranchers by strengthening their bottom lines, their communities, and their resilience.

“NSAC’s member organizations span every corner of the country and countless communities in between.

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Release: NSAC Applauds First Round of Investments to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

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Release: NSAC Applauds First Round of Investments to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity

Key Investments Pave the Way for a Fairer Future

Washington, DC, November 3, 2022 –– Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the first round of new, historic investments to increase competition and expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The Biden-Harris Administration is investing $ 73 million in 21 grant projects through this initial round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) – a program which aims to increase options for livestock producers, promote competition across the economy, and lower costs for American families.

“The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds these initial efforts to invest in our small and very small meat processing sector, and USDA’s dedication to integrating stakeholder

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Release: Updated NSAC Report Illustrates Minimal Impact of Crop Insurance Subsidy Caps on Farms

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Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net

Tel. 347.563.6408

Release: Updated NSAC Report Illustrates Minimal Impact of Crop Insurance Subsidy Caps on Farms

Addendum Bolsters Original Report Projecting Billions Saved

Washington, DC, October 6, 2022 –– Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) published an updated version of a special report projecting billions in taxpayer savings over 10 years if modest payment caps are instituted on subsidized discounts for farmers who purchase crop insurance. The updated report includes an addendum that features several projections demonstrating the real impact of payment caps outlined in the original report: An Economic Analysis of Payment Caps on Crop Insurance Subsidies, first published in July 2022.

“A federally subsidized farm safety net is an important feature of agriculture’s risk management strategy,” said NSAC Policy Specialist Billy Hackett. “But common-sense

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