From our friends at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition For local and regional food systems to thrive, farmers and rural producers increasingly need to access customers in urban areas and be able to offer products that meet their unique needs and demands. “Value chains” and “value-adding” have long been solutions to this problem. Value-adding is […]
from the New England Farmers Union New England Farmers Union and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) are conducting a survey of farmers to better understand how they use untreated or raw manure on their farms. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently asking for information regarding on-farm use of manure, as well […]
from the New England Farmers Union New England Farmers Union and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) are conducting a survey of farmers to better understand how they use untreated or raw manure on their farms. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently asking for information regarding on-farm use of manure, as well […]
reposted from our friends at the Organic Farming Research Foundation Prior to the meeting, the National Organic Coalition (NOC) met to discuss the issues on the NOSB agenda, and other areas of concern in the organic community. This is Jane’s summary of the issues discussed at that meeting. Animal Welfare Animal welfare is seen as […]
reposted from our friends at the Organic Farming Research Foundation Prior to the meeting, the National Organic Coalition (NOC) met to discuss the issues on the NOSB agenda, and other areas of concern in the organic community. This is Jane’s summary of the issues discussed at that meeting. Animal Welfare Animal welfare is seen as […]
City & State Reports, an affiliate of City & State Magazine, is hosting its first-ever CSR Awards in Sustainability, which will recognize outstanding corporate citizens for their work in sustainability – from the construction, energy, transportation and food industries and beyond – for their work in the field. Nominations are being accepted through the following […]
City & State Reports, an affiliate of City & State Magazine, is hosting its first-ever CSR Awards in Sustainability, which will recognize outstanding corporate citizens for their work in sustainability – from the construction, energy, transportation and food industries and beyond – for their work in the field. Nominations are being accepted through the following […]
The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center announces the availability of funding through its IPM Partnership Grants Program, supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Up to $250,000 in total will be available for 2017, with a maximum of $50,000 per award, to fund projects that foster the development and adoption of […]
The Northeastern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center announces the availability of funding through its IPM Partnership Grants Program, supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Up to $250,000 in total will be available for 2017, with a maximum of $50,000 per award, to fund projects that foster the development and adoption of […]
Reposted from OFRF.org: Original Article OFRF released its analysis of organic research funded by the USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions (ORG) competitive research grant programs. This in depth analysis of programs funded from 2002-2014 offers an unprecedented assessment of the progress these programs have made in addressing critical research needs, and also […]
Reposted from OFRF.org: Original Article OFRF released its analysis of organic research funded by the USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions (ORG) competitive research grant programs. This in depth analysis of programs funded from 2002-2014 offers an unprecedented assessment of the progress these programs have made in addressing critical research needs, and also […]
Why did you join the NESAWG board: I joined the NESAWG board because I want to assist in the great local/regional food systems work being done in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. As a Value Chain Coordinator for sweetgreen, I think I can bring a unique perspective to the work being done to help scale small, […]
Why did you join the NESAWG board: I joined the NESAWG board because I want to assist in the great local/regional food systems work being done in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. As a Value Chain Coordinator for sweetgreen, I think I can bring a unique perspective to the work being done to help scale small, […]
What do you do? As NESAWG’s Policy Associate, I offer our network of organizations and stakeholders from all over the 12-state Northeast region avenues for engagement with federal policies that affect regional farming and food systems, with a particular focus on building our work in the Mid-Atlantic. My ultimate goal is to empower our network […]
