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
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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
Progress Report-US
The whole point of this blog is that it's a work in progress. Here's my progreess so far on US policy. (Eventually I'll get around to California and local policy.) First, I'm specifically interested in food production as it relates to climate. There are two federal bodies that deal primarily with food, the Department of … Continue reading Progress Report-US
Vilsack
Tom Vilsack is Biden's pick for Agriculture Secretary according to Politico, though a formal announcement hasn't been made yet. Vilsack has already served in that role under Obama, and advised on rural and agriculture policy during Biden's campaign. He is definitely not a wild-eyed reformer. I suppose that means he'd be easier to get confirmed, … Continue reading Vilsack
Acorns and Alligators 