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Opinion: A trillion reasons for a fruit and vegetable moonshot

08/05/22 10:54 AM By Bruce Taylor and Laura Himes

In this opinion piece, Bruce Taylor and Laura Himes of the International Fresh Produce Association discuss a strategy that increases Americans’ fruit and vegetable consumption and a way to meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans targets by 2030.

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August 14, 2022

Michael Crowder, National Association of Conservation Districts

This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael Crowder, president of the National Association of Conservation Districts. For more than 75 years, farmers and ranchers have partnered with NACD to employ soil conservation practices to preserve natural resources and improve the productivity of their land. Today, conservation is seen as a means to mitigate the impact of climate change and help farmers sustainably produce food, fiber and fuel for the nation. Crowder says NACD is pleased to see additional funds directed toward existing conservation programs that are currently underfunded. He says additional funds for technical assistance will help producers engage more land in conservation stewardship practices. NACD has developed 2023 farm bill principles that they will continue to refine as work increases toward approving a new farm bill next year.

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08.12.2022

Newsmakers: Aug. 12, 2022: Rep. Rodney Davis, Daren Bakst, James Glueck and Laura Wood Peterson on the long-term impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on farm policy

The last week saw major progress in efforts to pass the Inflation Reduction Act into law, and the farm policy community is working to understand the particulars of the bill. Illinois Republican and House Ag Committee member joins Newsmakers to offer his thoughts on the bill’s provisions.

Then, Daren Bakst with The Heritage Foundation, James Glueck with Michael Torrey Associates and Laura Wood Peterson with LWP Consulting take a look at the investments in the bill and what those funds will mean for the upcoming farm bill.

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