Urban Ag in the Farm Bill

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567)—which would reauthorize agriculture and nutrition programs through 2031—was passed by the House Agriculture Committee on March 4, 2026. Leadership aims to bring it to a full House vote before Easter (April 5). If the bill passes the House, it will move to the Senate. … Continue reading Urban Ag in the Farm Bill →

Join the Discussion on Urban Agriculture Recommendations

At its September 17 meeting, the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee introduced five new recommendations to support urban agriculture. The Committee will revisit them—and may even vote—at its next meeting on September 24. This is a key moment to make your voice heard. Your input can help shape national policy for urban agriculture. … Continue reading Join the Discussion on Urban Agriculture Recommendations →

Advocating for Permanent Urban Agriculture Committee

Today the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Federal Advisory Committee is holding the second of 3 meetings to be held this year. In the first meeting, last week, they took oral public comments. I requested that they make the Committee permanent rather than requiring that it be renewed every two years as is currently the … Continue reading Advocating for Permanent Urban Agriculture Committee →

Why the UAIPAC Matters for Urban Agriculture Today

Nobody loves a committee, right? But yesterday the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC) held the first of three meetings for September, and I attended. I love this committee. It's the public's direct voice to U.S. policy for urban agriculture. Federal Advisory Committees Are Being Weeded Out UAPIAC is one of many committees … Continue reading Why the UAIPAC Matters for Urban Agriculture Today →

Urban Farming Advocacy: Connect with USDA’s UAIPAC

The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee (UAIPAC) needs to hear from people who care about resilient, equitable food systems in cities. Public comments shape its recommendations—and those recommendations shape USDA policy. This is an opportunity for us to strengthen and expand the role of the USDA in supporting urban agriculture and city food systems. UAIPAC will … Continue reading Urban Farming Advocacy: Connect with USDA’s UAIPAC →

Farm-to-School Networking Event

Free, in-person event Oct 16 for LA area urban farmers and representatives from local school districts: Part 1: Cultivating Farmers | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will talk about selling food to school districts. You will have the opportunity to connect with school reps. Farmers and school … Continue reading Farm-to-School Networking Event →

Bureau of Reclamation Steps In

Tell the federal government what to do about the Colorado River. The Colorado River's use is governed by an agreement among the seven states that draw water from it, and that agreement is overseen by the Bureau of Reclamation, a part of the Department of the Interior. The current arrangement is completely inadequate to meet … Continue reading Bureau of Reclamation Steps In →