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Organic farmers and ranchers faced numerous supply chain and economic challenges throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This investment to support organic producers will help them achieve and maintain their certification, implement organic practices, expand market opportunities, and demonstrates the USDA\u2019s continued commitment to helping farmers who are central to meeting the challenges of the climate crisis.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>####&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>About the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is a grassroots alliance that advocates for federal policy reform supporting the long-term social, economic, and environmental sustainability of agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. 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