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Source: PRESS RELEASE, 6/23/22
Today, in response to the House Appropriations Committee markup
of the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug
Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the National
Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) issued the following comment,
attributable to Eric
Deeble, NSAC Policy Director. This bill funds the operations of
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provides
resources to many of the programs supported by NSAC members."The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds the House Appropriations Committee members for voting to support robust funding for Conservation Operations and a significant increase in Conservation Technical Assistance that farmers and ranchers need to adopt new conservation practices that improve the sustainability and profitability of their family farms.” “We hope
that when the Senate considers appropriations later this year, that they choose
to increase funding for research programs that are essential to help farmers
meet the challenge of climate change induced severe weather. Most importantly,
including full funding for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
(SARE) program at $60 million and increases to the Organic Transitions Program
(ORG) and the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI).” For more detailed information about the FY2023 Appropriations
visit NSAC’s Agriculture Appropriations Chart.
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