Riley pushes bill to force unfreezing of federal funds to farmers
- Agroforestry in the U.S. Has increased by 6% over the past five years, according to a new study.
- A federal funding freeze imposed on January 27 halted many agroforestry projects, impacting farmers and nonprofits significantly.
- Farmers are facing uncertainty due to this funding freeze, which has affected key community programs and initiatives.
- Organizations such as Appalachian Sustainable Development are advocating for the reinstatement of grants to support affected farmers and communities.
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Riley pushes bill to force unfreezing of federal funds to farmers
KINGSTON, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Josh Riley has introduced a federal bill that, if enacted, would require the Trump administration to unfreeze held-up funding already promised to farmers, according to the congressman’s office. Riley, D-Ithaca, who represents the 19th Congressional District, said Wednesday that he has launched a bill known as the Honor Farmer Contracts Act. The bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to uphold its “promi…


As US agroforestry grows, federal funding freeze leaves farmers in the lurch
Agroforestry, the ancient agricultural system of integrating trees and shrubs with crops and livestock, has seen a revival in recent decades in the U.S. Around the country, agroforestry projects have sprung up, bolstered by federal grants like the Department of Agriculture’s Climate-Smart Commodities program. Federal agencies have also partnered with nonprofits to provide training and resources for farmers interested in diversifying their crops,…
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