Rural Issues

3 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Rural Issues |Erin Anderson

News Indiana Farm Bureau’s 2025 L.E.A.D. class focused on Indiana ag policy April 24, 2025 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Human Interest, Indiana, News, Rural IssuesMembers of this year’s Indiana Farm Bureau Leadership Education Action and Development cohort are getting a hands on experience in ag policy development across the state. Chelsea Poe is the executive director of education and engagement for Indiana Farm Bureau.

2 months ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Rural Issues |Nicole Heslip

News Climate-smart grant holders say ripple effects are mounting March 4, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Climate, Conservation, News, Rural Issues, USDAAn executive director of a sustainable agriculture nonprofit says rural communities will bear the brunt of USDA funding freezes and firings.

2 months ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Farm Bill |Rural Issues |Erin Anderson

News Ranking Members calling for more support for rural America February 25, 2025 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag Policy, Farm Bill, News, Rural IssuesTwo Minnesota Democratic members of Congress are concerned about how farmers can navigate the current ag economy without a bipartisan farm bill. Angie Craig is the Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee. “216 farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, that a 55% increase,” she says.