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 →

Support Urban Agriculture with H.R. 5804

A new bill—H.R. 5804—would reauthorize USDA urban agriculture programs through 2030 and raise the funding cap to $50 million.

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 →

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 →

Apply to Greater LA’s Urban Ag Committee

Even if you are not interested in being a part of Greater Los Angeles' Urban Agriculture Committee, you can still fill out an application to be eligible to vote or nominate someone else. Deadline April 14.

Building a Local Food System in Greater Los Angeles

The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening a new office in Compton to support urban agriculture in the greater Los Angeles region, and they're establishing a committee to help.

County Urban Agriculture Committees

County Committees have deep roots The US Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency had its origins (under another name) in the 1930s as part of an effort by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help farmers during the Great Depression. County committees of farmers have been a significant means for the agency to keep … Continue reading County Urban Agriculture Committees →

Urban Ag

A short video from Community Alliance with Family Farmers about what urban farmers would like from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNbR-qujxf0 I noticed a couple of small things... Mention of a farm ID. What's a farm ID?One of the farmers is in Long Beach, not so far from me. It would be cool to … Continue reading Urban Ag →