Rural and Agricultural Policy
2007 Farm Bill
The Center has developed a series of white papers outlining our proposals for the 2007 Farm Bill. These are working drafts, and your input is invited. Please join us in advocating for farm and rural policy that will revitalize rural America and create a vibrant future!
2002 Farm Bill
A Select archive of materials from our 2002 work that remain relevant to the current Farm Bill debate.
Testimony
Providing testimony in a House, Senate, or state level hearing on rural issues is one way we reach our lawmakers. We use this opportunity to voice the concerns of family farmers, ranchers and rural citizens.
Value Added
The Value Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG) is a competitive, matching grant program for farmers and ranchers designed to spur the development of new uses for agricultural products. In fiscal year 2004, 97 grants were awarded, totaling more than $13 million to 34 states. Grants ranged from $9,500 to $500,000.
New Homestead Act
The New Homestead Act seeks to attract new residents and businesses to rural areas suffering high out-migration. The New Homestead Act would operate in “high outmigration” counties – those with out-migration of 10 percent or more over the last 20 years.
The Center has developed a series of white papers outlining our proposals for the 2007 Farm Bill. These are working drafts, and your input is invited. Please join us in advocating for farm and rural policy that will revitalize rural America and create a vibrant future!
2002 Farm Bill
A Select archive of materials from our 2002 work that remain relevant to the current Farm Bill debate.
Testimony
Providing testimony in a House, Senate, or state level hearing on rural issues is one way we reach our lawmakers. We use this opportunity to voice the concerns of family farmers, ranchers and rural citizens.
Value Added
The Value Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG) is a competitive, matching grant program for farmers and ranchers designed to spur the development of new uses for agricultural products. In fiscal year 2004, 97 grants were awarded, totaling more than $13 million to 34 states. Grants ranged from $9,500 to $500,000.
New Homestead Act
The New Homestead Act seeks to attract new residents and businesses to rural areas suffering high out-migration. The New Homestead Act would operate in “high outmigration” counties – those with out-migration of 10 percent or more over the last 20 years.
