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.
Solar at a Crossroads: Navigating Uncertainty in the Clean Energy Transition
The latest installment in the American Sustainable Business Network’s (ASBN) members-only webinar series, The Policy Forum, covered the critical topic “Solar at a Crossroads: Navigating Tax Credits, Tariffs, and Your Bottom Line,” examining the current volatility impacting the solar energy sector. The discussion was moderated by Louis Tierno, Director of the Pennsylvania Sustainable Business Network (PASBN). It featured guest speakers Ed Detwiler from NPC, a business that has adopted solar, and Jon Bunyaratapan from Envinity, a solar developer.
Building Sustainable Democracy of the People, by the People, for the People
Democracy thrives and is defined by the consent and participation of its people. What we’re witnessing across the country—from LA to communities nationwide—reveals the consequences when democratic institutions fail to represent the will of the people they serve. The resulting unrest and hunger for meaningful change signal a democracy under strain.
The Fight for Clean Water: Understanding WOTUS, Sackett, and How Businesses Can Protect Our Waters
The latest installment in the American Sustainable Business Network’s (ASBN) members’ only webinar series, The Policy Forum, covered the critical topic of Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and its connection to the Clean Water Act. ASBN’s Manager of Agriculture & Water Policy, Liza LaManna, was joined by Jon Devine, Director of Freshwater Ecosystems at National Resources Defence Council (NRDC), and Jennifer Collins, Coalition Director of Clean Water for All.
How New U.S. Tariffs Are Hurting Small Businesses and Shaping Economic Uncertainty
As the Trump administration imposes new tariffs, ASBN is working to share relevant information for the business community. In the past few months, tariff policy changes have caused mass confusion, stock volatility, and real economic impacts. To better understand current events, ASBN welcomed Adam Hersh, Senior Economist at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), to our April Policy Forum: Tariffs & the Impact on Business.
A New Chapter for Sustainable Business
For 15 years, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and our affiliate organizations, the American Sustainable Business Council
Cultivating Change: The 2025 Farm Bill and the Future of Regenerative Agriculture
As we turn the page to 2025, the fight for transformative agriculture policy is far from over—despite the challenges of a slow-moving Congress and the potential of agency upheaval, the opportunity for meaningful change is still within reach. Congress wrapped up…
US Climate Policy in 2025: COP29, NDCs, and the New Administration
As the COP29 negotiations in Baku enter their final days, the atmosphere remains charged with urgency to deliver a final text. Delegates from nearly 200 nations are working around the clock to resolve pivotal issues, yet several key items remain unresolved. Among them are the finalization of Article 6 rules governing the international carbon market, agreement on the timeline for the $1 trillion New Collective Quantified Goal for climate finance, and firm commitments to enhance Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in line with the Paris Agreement’s ambitions.
How Initiatives Are Addressing Supply Chain Missing Middles
For 15 years, the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) and our affiliate organizations, the American Sustainable Business Council
Critical Remaining Moments at COP29, Baku
As the COP29 negotiations in Baku enter their final days, the atmosphere remains charged with urgency to deliver a final text. Delegates from nearly 200 nations are working around the clock to resolve pivotal issues, yet several key items remain unresolved. Among them are the finalization of Article 6 rules governing the international carbon market, agreement on the timeline for the $1 trillion New Collective Quantified Goal for climate finance, and firm commitments to enhance Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in line with the Paris Agreement’s ambitions.
