{"id":33,"date":"2008-08-13T14:18:59","date_gmt":"2008-08-13T18:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sacdev.org\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2023-04-14T11:39:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T15:39:23","slug":"press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/press\/","title":{"rendered":"Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For press inquiries or if you would like to receive NSAC press releases, please contact <a href=\"mailto:press@sustainableagriculture.net\">press@sustainableagriculture.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaeaea\"><em>IMPORTANT NOTE: Please prioritize contacting us by email. Our phone line is not answered live but is monitored daily; calls may at times be returned on a delayed basis.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Press Releases<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-hundreds-call-for-strong-investments-in-farmer-led-research-urban-agriculture-and-conservation-in-fy2027-appropriations\/\">Release: Hundreds Call for Strong Investments in Farmer-Led Research, Urban Agriculture, and Conservation in FY2027 Appropriations<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-16T08:19:08-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 16, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-coalition-urges-congress-to-bolster-domestic-markets-fund-local-and-regional-food-procurement-in-farmer-relief-package\/\">Release: Coalition Urges Congress to Bolster Domestic Markets, Fund Local and Regional Food Procurement in Farmer Relief Package<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-15T08:20:42-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 15, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-fy2027-usda-budget-proposal-is-a-historic-setback-for-farmers-and-rural-communities\/\">Release: FY2027 USDA Budget Proposal is a Historic Setback for Farmers and Rural Communities<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T16:48:31-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 3, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-cynthia-hayes-memorial-scholarship-now-accepting-applications-3\/\">Release: Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship Now Accepting Applications<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-03T08:42:34-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 3, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/comment-nsac-condemns-usdas-withdrawal-of-support-for-next-generation-farmers\/\">Comment: NSAC Condemns USDA\u2019s Withdrawal of Support For Next Generation Farmers<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-01T16:19:33-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 1, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-usda-halts-rural-energy-efficiency-investments\/\">Release: USDA Halts Rural Energy Efficiency Investments<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-01T12:54:07-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 1, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/comment-without-investments-and-reforms-house-bill-rings-hollow\/\">Comment: Without Investments and Reforms, House Bill Rings Hollow<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-05T15:34:58-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 5, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/comment-in-moment-of-need-house-farm-bill-underdelivers-with-empty-promises\/\">Comment: In Moment of Need, House Farm Bill Underdelivers with Empty Promises<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-14T15:29:05-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 14, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-farmers-and-advocates-converge-in-dc-for-nsac-lobby-day\/\">Release: Farmers and Advocates Converge in DC for NSAC Lobby Day<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-12T09:12:40-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 12, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-500-farmers-urge-congress-to-act-amid-growing-farm-crisis\/\">Release: 500 Farmers Urge Congress to Act Amid Growing Farm Crisis<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-11T07:48:55-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 11, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/comment-farm-assistance-framework-signals-need-and-opportunity-to-build-more-robust-support\/\">Comment: Farm Assistance Framework Signals Need and Opportunity to Build More Robust Support\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-15T15:53:08-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 15, 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-congressional-members-reintroduce-legislation-that-creates-fairer-competition-advances-environmental-health-and-protects-workers\/\">Release: Congressional Members Reintroduce Legislation that Creates Fairer Competition, Advances Environmental Health, and Protects Workers<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-15T17:04:22-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 15, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/joint-release-fleeting-relief-for-some-farmers-but-bridge-payments-lack-long-term-solutions\/\">Joint Release: Fleeting Relief for Some Farmers, But \u2018Bridge\u2019 Payments Lack Long-Term Solutions<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-09T11:36:21-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 9, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-farm-bill-extension-usda-funding-bill-underwhelm\/\">Release: Farm Bill Extension, USDA Funding Bill Underwhelm<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-10T18:21:45-05:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 10, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-nsac-presses-for-more-details-better-process-on-usda-reorganization\/\">Release: NSAC Presses for More Details, Better Process on USDA Reorganization<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-01T15:58:58-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 1, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/comment-nsac-laments-government-shutdown-as-it-harms-farmers-halts-progress\/\">Comment: NSAC Laments Government Shutdown as It Harms Farmers, Halts Progress<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-01T14:45:44-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 1, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-over-500-farmers-rally-behind-the-sustainable-agriculture-research-and-education-program\/\">Release: Over 500 Farmers Rally Behind the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-23T11:42:50-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 23, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-nearly-600-groups-deliver-joint-letter-to-congress-urging-a-strong-and-fair-farm-bill\/\">Release: Nearly 600 Groups Deliver Joint Letter to Congress Urging a Strong and Fair Farm Bill<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-22T15:00:18-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 22, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-nsac-welcomes-the-reintroduction-of-the-bicameral-capital-for-beginning-farmers-and-ranchers-act\/\">Release: NSAC Welcomes the Reintroduction of the Bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-17T16:47:02-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 17, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainableagriculture.net\/blog\/release-bipartisan-house-bill-connects-local-farmers-to-food-insecure-communities\/\">Release: Bipartisan House Bill Connects Local Farmers to Food Insecure Communities<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-30T14:35:26-04:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 30, 2025<\/time><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For press inquiries or if you would like to receive NSAC press releases, please contact press@sustainableagriculture.net. 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