About USDA Rural Development
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) offers tools and resources to help regional development organizations stay current on legislative and policy action in Washington, DC and become informed active advocates on behalf of their local communities.
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Rural Industries Can Drive Nation’s Export Agenda, Fuel Local Sustainability and Development
By Matthew Chase, NADO Executive Director (Reprinted from AgriPulse blog at www.agri-pulse.com/Opinion-Matthew-Chase-03-14-2011.asp (http://www NULL.agri-pulse NULL.com/Opinion-Matthew-Chase-03-14-2011 NULL.asp)) The economies, landscapes, governance structures and demographics of America’s regions remain incredibly complicated and dynamic, especially those with significant urban-rural connections. This reality was...
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Rural Development in a One America Policy
By Matthew Chase, Executive Director National Association of Development Organizations (Reprinted from AgriPulse blog (http://www NULL.agri-pulse NULL.com/Opinion_Matthew_Chase_06282011 NULL.asp)) What do the White House, Council on Foundations, Farm Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative have in common? All of these prestigious...
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Rural Development Discussion for Next Farm Bill
NADO Executive Director Matthew Chase participated in a special Farm Bill forum held by the Farm Foundation at the National Press Club on June 14. The panel discussion focused on the future of the USDA Rural Development mission area in...
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Funding Available: USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program
The USDA’s 2011 Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) has been announced. This program is designed to promote the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding direct producer-to-consumer marketing opportunities. Approximately $10 million in competitive grant funds are available, in grant...
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Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill
On May 12, the House Appropriations Committee released the subcommittee draft of the FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill, which was subsequently marked up in the Agriculture Subcommittee. The agencies and programs in this bill will receive a total of $125.5 billion...