National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions Washington, DC, May 13, 2025 Yesterday evening, the House Agriculture Committee released its budget reconciliation bill text.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Since the establishment of the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production in the 2018 Farm Bill, federal funding has been substantially below its authorized level, limiting the capacity to support this burgeoning sector. Yet, these local efforts are frequently hindered by restrictive policies and inadequate financial backing.”

Carbon Emissions

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

“Much of the Commonwealth is at a high risk for fire danger as a result of dry conditions, and it is critical that Pennsylvanians use extreme caution when handling fire or avoid any burning as these conditions persist,” Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 8, 2025

The new Farm Conservation Track includes-- -- Digging into Farm Conservation – Learn how farm conservation in Pennsylvania is supported through training, funding, and partnerships that help professionals and land owners protect natural resources. -- What are these farm plans? Do I need one? of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

Forests are necessary as our primary natural resource to maintain clean waters in our streams and lakes, Neely explained. The Master Watershed Steward programs personnel are fantastic individuals who enjoy working together and maintaining our natural resources, Neely said.

Conservation

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Coalition members held nearly 150 meetings with key members of Congress, including House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders and agriculture appropriators. Enact swift passage of a fiscal year (FY) 25 spending bill that sustains funding for critical sustainable agriculture programs.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

All too often, natural community assets such as these are taken for granted because of their on-going, reliable, but understated services. They were charged with including just 4 types of zones: residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial. At each table, people worked in pairs to map the zoning of a single municipality.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

Nominations were reviewed by an independent panel of agricultural and conservation leaders from Pennsylvania. We are pleased to continue partnering with the Sand County Foundation on this award, which aligns with Farm Credits mission of ensuring the long-term success of rural communities and agriculture.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The PA Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals has selected the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission as their 2024 Natural Resource Education Champion award recipient for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing agricultural and environmental education in the Commonwealth.

Natural Resources

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The majority of the 65 million people living in the Lower Mekong River Basin depend on the river for its natural resources. “[The This river system is the basis of millions of livelihoods, enabling transportation, agriculture, fishing and electricity generation. of Cambodian households are involved in agriculture, 93.9%

Government

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By Nate Reagle, Certified Pollinator Steward Natural resource professionals and nature enthusiasts in Pennsylvania have reason to celebrate. Native insects are critical to both agricultural and natural systems due to the services they provide.

Conservation

Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Iowa Department of Natural Resources considered over half of Iowas lakes, reservoirs, rivers and streams impaired. At first glance, EPAs investigation and mandate regarding Vermonts agricultural pollution seems misplaced given the relatively small number of CAFOs in the state. and Masters in Environmental Law and Policy.

Clean Water Act

PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council.

Politics

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

He looks at things holistically and works to address stormwater, flooding, agriculture, fish habitat, land use, and drinking water as well. His focus is not just on the Schuylkill River or acid mine drainage. His interest in the environment, people, history and relationships.

2024

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

On July 22, surrounded by solar panels nestled within the Quaker Race Day Use Area at Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, leaders from the Public Utility Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources gathered to mark a major clean energy milestone-- 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed (..)

Solar Power

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 5, 2025

The following article first appear on Linkedin and DCNR’s June 5, 2025 Resource newsletter-- Pollinators like bees, butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds play an essential role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting agriculture. Several parks have converted former lawns and agricultural fields into native meadows.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 21, 2025

. -- Flood Mitigation : Projects authorized by a flood protection authority, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or the U.S.

Environmental Protection

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 17, 2024

“ Stay tuned for NSACs detailed analysis of the full funding deal. ### 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.

Government

PA Environment Daily

JULY 28, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 6 Hearing, Sept. 19-21, Sept.

Natural Gas

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JULY 22, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchases billions of dollars of food annually for federal nutrition programs, yet these purchases are mostly made from a small number of the largest businesses.

Natural Resources

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

APRIL 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. The bison industry processes just.02%

Natural Resources

Circle of Blue

JULY 24, 2025

The majority of the 65 million people living in the Lower Mekong River Basin depend on the river for its natural resources. “[The This river system is the basis of millions of livelihoods, enabling transportation, agriculture, fishing and electricity generation. of Cambodian households are involved in agriculture, 93.9%

Government

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 13, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Room 515 Irvis Building. 11:30 a.m.

Natural Resources

National Law Center

JULY 29, 2025

3, Issue 14 One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Resource Roundup One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Nutrition Title Challenge to California’s Hen Housing Laws Administrative Law Ag & Food Law Update Agencies Agricultural Marketing Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Bureau of Land Management Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.

2013

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

Places like the Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve inspire and celebrate an appreciation for the natural world that our global community so sorely needs; its protection is a huge win for both the community and wildlife, now and forever. Department of Agricultures Natural Resources Conservation Services Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Natural Resources

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

JUNE 13, 2025

Photo credit: Edwin Remsberg Recently, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), alongside 100 food, farm, conservation, and rural organizations, delivered a letter to Congressional appropriators urging them to fully fund the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) at $60 million in fiscal year (FY) 2026.

2026

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MARCH 31, 2025

Washington, DC, March 28, 2025 Last week, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) and the Southeastern African American Farmers Organic Network (SAAFON) opened applications for their annual scholarship in honor and memory of the late Cynthia Hayes, co-founder and former director of SAAFON.

2025

HumanNature

MARCH 3, 2025

Department of Agricultures Conservation Reserve Program -Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is one of the largest land-based restoration programs in the US [2]. The future of sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation depends on these efforts. million hectares of pollinator habitat by 2020 [2].

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 to Nov.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 21, 2025

Manada Conservancy is very proud to have been able to facilitate the protection of this farm and the agriculture it supports.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 18, 2025

DEP also continued to support the rapid stream delisting approach in agriculturally-impaired watersheds through the Growing Greener Watershed Renaissance Initiative and expanded it statewide. This effort delivers assistance to priority watersheds impaired due to agricultural nutrient runoff. million over the entire 5-year grant cycle.

2024

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

It works for progress on methane pollution, clean electricity, clean transportation, forests, fisheries and oceans, healthy communities, fuels and feedstocks, agriculture, water, food, carbon markets and other critical environmental challenges. McKean County [PaEN] [Posted: May 1, 2025] PA Environment Digest

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Opposing the Cuffs Run project is a unique opportunity to work in partnership with groups to defend water quality, wildlife habitat, natural resources and public access to those resources, and private property rights in a predominantly agricultural community in York County. CBF said the $2.5

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2025

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension was chosen for this recognition due to its outstanding support and partnership with Pennsylvania’s conservation districts. of Agriculture Executive Deputy Secretary Gregory Hostetter , award recipient Jenn Fetter, PACD President Emil A.

Conservation