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An alliance of 150+ organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. Website: https://sustainableagriculture.net/

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · May 15

🌱Urban farms are transforming cities like Detroit, healing land, feeding communities & building resilience. Nearly 200 orgs are calling on Congress to fully fund the Office of #UrbanAgriculture in the #farmbill. @SanctuaryFarms is leading the way. #NewPost🔗
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Healing Land and Legacy Through Urban Agriculture

Urban agriculture is transforming cities like Detroit by fostering environmental justice, food sovereignty, and community resilience through practices like composting, permaculture, and agroforestry—p...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 5d

“Even with last year’s staffing levels, people experienced wait times. This year we probably needed an increase in NRCS staff rather than a 3,000-person reduction,” says Jesse Womack, policy specialist at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition.
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How McDonald’s Latest Regenerative Beef Investment Falls Short — Food & Power

RFK Jr. praised McDonald’s $200M donation as the Trump administration cuts USDA staff that support rangeland conservation. Rather than fund short-term projects, advocates want McDonald’s to pay ranche...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 7d

🗞️The government shutdown is hurting farmers nationwide. Vital USDA services (loans, disaster aid, conservation funding, & food safety) are halted or at risk. Congress & the President must act now. Farmers can’t wait! Read NSAC's press comment:
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Comment: NSAC Laments Government Shutdown as It Harms Farmers, Halts Progress

NSAC responded to the October 2025 government shutdown, warning that it threatens vital USDA services such as farm loans, disaster aid, and food safety inspections. NSAC urged Congress and the Preside...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 8d

TODAY is the deadline to submit comments on USDA's reorganization, proposed w/out input from farmers or stakeholders. Submit comments before midnight tonight (Sept. 30) to: [email protected].
Details #ontheblog: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/usda-st...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Farm Service Agency Staff Losses Put Farm Safety Net at Risk

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is experiencing a severe staffing crisis, with over 1,200 employees lost in 2025 alone, threatening its ability to deliver critical farm safety net programs and disast...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 15d

🚜🎶The NSAC team had a blast at #FarmAid40 this year! Thank you Minneapolis for your hospitality and thank to you all of our friends, members, and partners for the collaboration and energy you bring to this work! #sustainableagriculture

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 20d

Check out this important conversation bringing together leaders across rural & urban communities to highlight how Black farmers, advocates & orgs are shaping food sovereignty & driving solutions for a more equitable food system.⬇️
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 21d

📮With a potential govt shutdown looming, the FY26 ag appropriations process & future of the #FarmBill hang in the balance. In our latest post, NSAC breaks down what’s in the House & Senate bills, & what’s at stake for farmers, SNAP & climate. Details: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/septemb...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 27d

🗞️Great reporting from Civil Eats on billions lost to floods w/ conservation help out of reach. “The resources we just got were significant & long overdue...but it hardly matters if there’s nobody at the county office to write a contract.” -NSAC's Jesse Womack🔗Read more: civileats.com/2025/09/10/a...

As Extreme Weather Increases Flooding on Farms, Federal Support for Climate Resilience Evaporates

USDA’s staffing cuts, scuttled conservation programs, and misdirected crop insurance are hitting farmers hard.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 27d

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂🚜🍎A win for farmers, families & food security: 2 bipartisan bills introduced in the House & Senate aim to fund fresh, #localfood for schools & communities, while supporting small farmers➡️Details #ontheblog sustainableagriculture.net/blog/congres...

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · 29d

🗞️The crop insurance system props up Big Ag, leaving small farms behind. “Insofar as who’s benefiting most...it’s the private insurance companies.” Reforms like Whole Farm Revenue Protection support farmers feeding communities, not multinational insurers⬇️
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Crop insurance pours billions of taxpayer dollars into large farms

By Karina Atkins for the Chicago Tribune.Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Chicago Tribune/MIT Climate Change Engagement Program-Public News Servic...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nearly $50M in SARE grants, critical for farmer-led innovation & research, is still on hold, w/ just weeks before it’s set to expire. W/out action, over 500 farmers could lose out on support for sustainable, practical solutions. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚜Since Jan 2025, USDA has lost 18,000+ staff. A rushed reorganization would cost thousands more, threatening support for farmers, ranchers & rural communities nationwide.
📬Submit comments to USDA by Aug 31 to: [email protected].🔗Details #ontheblog: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/usda-st...

USDA Staffing Crisis: Mass Departures Undermine Local Ag Support

On July 24, 2025, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a reorganization of USDA without input from farmers or other stakeholders. Since January 2025, USDA has already lost at least 18,000...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Aug 22

⛰️'The hills are alive...' with the sound of NSAC's summer meeting! 🌿Coalition members gathered in Vermont to strategize, connect & learn.🚜Thank you, NOFA-VT & all of our members, partners, & farmers who were a part of this journey. Read more:
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Creemees, Community, and Coalition: NSAC’S Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont

NSAC’s 2025 Summer Meeting in Stowe, Vermont, brought coalition members together to strategize on sustainable agriculture policy, strengthen relationships, and connect with local Vermont farming commu...

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Navigator Research @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social · Jul 31

🍽 Noticing that dinner costs more than usual? It’s not just you — 79% of Americans say grocery prices are rising, according to our recent survey.

Check out this powerful site from @unrigoureconomy.bsky.social to see what’s really going on: dontinflateourplates.com

Don't Inflate Our Plates

This page breaks down how these prices have changed under the Trump administration and Republican control of Congress and what federal policies contribute to rising costs.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 30

📢Just introduced: The Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act (H.R. 4782), a bipartisan bill connecting small & mid-sized farmers w/ food-insecure families through #localfood purchasing. Fresh food for families. Stable markets for farmers.🥕Details: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/release...

Release: Bipartisan House Bill Connects Local Farmers to Food Insecure Communities

A new bipartisan House bill, the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act of 2025, aims to strengthen regional food systems by connecting small and mid-sized farmers with food-insecure communities. T...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚨Senate Ag Committee members will question USDA No. 2, Deputy Secretary Vaden, today on a reorganization plan that could close local offices & cut staff, without input from farmers or experts!?!👁️We’ll be following closely: www.agriculture.senate.gov/hearings/rev...

Review of the USDA Reorganization Proposal | The United States Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry

Full Committee Hearing on July 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 25

🚨🗞️ USDA's proposed reorganization, announced yesterday, lacks farmer input, clear benefits, or a timeline, & risks closing offices & slashing staff.🚜Farmers will pay the price.📢We’re calling for an immediate pause & public comment. #SustainableAg #USDA sustainableagriculture.net/blog/comment...

Comment: Without Input from Farmers and Experts, USDA Reorganization Would Close Offices and Lead to Staff Reductions

On July 24, 2025, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a USDA reorganization plan that lacks clear details, timelines, and demonstrated benefits for farmers, potentially reducing staff an...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢Tomorrow is Friday!💌Make sure you're signed up to get NSAC's e-newsletters for all the news & relevant policy updates, right to your inbox.🖥️Subscribe here to get tomorrow's July edition of our Monthly Roundup: sustainableagriculture.net/subscribe/ #TGIF #sustainableagriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 23

#icymi “The Supporting Local Food Systems Act would create local channels that allow for small, mid-size, & beginning farmers to successfully secure contracts in federal nutrition programs." Read the release: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/release...

Release: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Local Farmers and Expands Access to Healthy Food for Families

A new bipartisan Senate bill, the Strengthening Local Food Security (SLFS) Act of 2025, aims to expand market opportunities for small and mid-sized farmers while increasing access to healthy, locally ...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 18

🚨The Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act, introduced Wednesday, would boost cost-share for farmers using climate-smart, conservation-forward practices through CSP🌱That's a win for soil, water, and resilience! Details: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/release... #SustainableAg #CSP #climateresilience

Release: Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act Introduced

On July 18, Representatives Lauren Underwood and Zach Nunn introduced the bipartisan Strong Farms, Strong Futures Act, which enhances the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by creating region-spec...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 16

🚨USDA has terminated agreements w/ Regional Food Business Centers, cutting vital support to over 5,000 small farms & food businesses nationwide. “This is another blow to rural communities,” -NSAC Policy Specialist Hannah Quigley.📄 Read our full statement: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/comment...

Comment: NSAC Responds to Termination of Regional Food Business Centers

The Regional Food Business Centers were designed to support small and mid-sized food and farm businesses by providing technical assistance and coordination across regional food systems. Their terminat...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 15

Tyler Edwards & Nick Rossi were honored to share NSAC’s campaign work w/ international food system leaders @ the US Dept. of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.🌍The group affirmed - farmers are key to #climatesolutions & small, diverse farms build global resilience!

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 3

More from us here, with a deep dive analysis coming soon: sustainableagriculture.net/blog/release...

Release: Congress Sends Reconciliation Bill to President's Desk, Cannibalizing American Food and Farm System - National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike Lavender National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition [email protected] Tel. 734.417.8710 Release: Congress Sends Reconciliation Bill to President...

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 3

This bill will: take food from hungry families, expand subsidies for a tiny slice of farmers at the expense of everyone else, dramatically increase our national debt -- which triggers additional program cuts in the future, and make it much harder to pass a real farm bill anytime soon.

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jul 3

The House passed its reconciliation package today. Make no mistake, this bill is terrible not just for our food & agriculture system but for families and communities nationwide.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) @nsac-sustainableag.bsky.social · Jun 27

🚨#ICYMI @USDA has rescinded IRA-funded RCPP award offers to several conservation projects, pulling the plug on critical support for small & urban farmers. NSAC’s Jesse Womack warns these cuts could be crippling for grassroots groups📰@AgriPulse:
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Trump administration withdraws offers for some USDA conservation projects

The Agriculture Department has rescinded Regional Conservation Partnership Program award offers to several organizations previously selected to receive Inflation Reduction Act funding, according to ag...