Budget

The Republican budget chainsaws the food system

The Republican budget passed earlier this month took a chainsaw to several foundational pillars that prop up the U.S. food system: public spending for those facing hunger; under-paid immigrant workers; and a Farm Bill coalition of rural and urban policymakers.

IATP Europe comments on the EU’s next long-term budget

Society needs to transition to more sustainable, resilient and agroecological food systems in the coming decades, so that we grow healthy and nutritious food in a way that respects animals and nature, and fairly reward those who produce it.  

Local USDA offices in the crosshairs

Across the United States, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) local service centers provide essential person-to-person resources for farmers and rural landowners. Loans, grants and conservation technical assistance are available in local communities as a service.

Grabbing the electric fence for no reason: The damaging shock to the farm economy in the Trump Administration’s first month

The Trump Administration's funding freezes and mass firings of USDA staff will cause widespread harm and chaos in the farm economy.

Trump's Budget Axe Takes Another Swing at Farmers and Rural Communities

President Trump's budget rescission measure proposes $15.4 billion in total cuts across a variety of agencies. The proposed cuts are small beans in addressing the deficit, but they will have big impact for already under-funded farm and rural programs.

Uprooted Episode 23: Ag and Rural Budgets and Infrastructure

The Trump administration recently released their proposed budget as well as an infrastructure plan that falls well short of the President's campaign promises. Ben Lilliston blogged about both proposals and joins Josh to talk about how they are deficient for Ag and Rural communities, and what should be done to increase resiliency for the farm and rural economy. 

Mulvaney as Budget Director: destructive for nutrition, agriculture and the environment

Next week, the U.S. Senate will consider President Donald Trump’s nominee to direct the presidential Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Representative Mick Mulvaney (R-SC).