In the first of a two-part Policy Forum Webinar, Understanding the Farm Bill – A Deep Dive into its Structure, Impact, and Future, ASBN welcomed Patty Lovera from Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment and Elliot Cordano from Rural Coalition to join a discussion with Liza LaManna, ASBN Manager of Agriculture and Water Policy. Patty and Elliot explain what the Farm Bill includes, how the timeline and programs are being shaped by the budget reconciliation process and other competing priorities of the current administration, Congress, and the American people, and how business leaders can continue to advocate for regenerative agriculture in the evolving farm bill landscape.
ASBN Denounces Proposed Elimination of the Economic Development Administration
The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) strongly opposes any legislative action to eliminate or weaken the Economic Development Administration (EDA). As a voice for the business community, ASBN continually advocates for the best interests of American businesses. The EDA is a critical partner for American businesses committed to building a prosperous economy, and there is currently no existing, planned, or proposed replacement for the critical programs under the EDA. The EDA is the only federal agency that has the sole mission of economic development, creating jobs and fostering growth in areas that need it most, and has evolved over its longstanding history to meet the current needs of rural and urban communities across the country.
