Understanding The 2012 Farm Bill
The Farm Bill can be difficult to understand. It is an intricate process that concerns many different stakeholders in the farming, food and conservation circles and ultimately affects how all Americans are connected to agriculture. Wholesome Wave, American Farmland Trust, Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group and New England Farmers Union are hosting online webinars to help better understand the Farm Bill. You’ll learn what’s at stake for USDA programs that protect farmland, address environmental challenges, improve food access, and revitalize local and regional food systems in the Northeast.
Our own Gus Schumacher, Vice President of Policy, will be presenting during the Food Systems webinar and Ned Porter, Director National and Regional Policy, will be moderating the Food Systems webinar. The first webinar will focus on the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill. The second will focus on USDA programs that support local and regional food system development and improve local food access.
Register for the Webinars:
Conservation Title of the Farm Bill : Friday, December 16, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. REGISTER HERELocal and Regional Food Systems: Monday, December 19, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE
We’re hoping you can join us!
Reference Links
Farm-Based Education Association
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group
