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AGree 2013 Position Papers

AGree is focused on developing long-term policy and action recommendations for systemic solutions across food and agriculture. A series of position papers are now available. In its 2013 Position Papers, AGree articulates positions on issues currently being debated and discussed in Congress and the Administration. The papers cover five strategies...

AGree announces support for bipartisan Framework on Immigration Reform

AGree supports the efforts of a bipartisan group of eight senators to advance comprehensive immigration reform. Statement: AGree announces support for bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

U.S. Agricultural Development Assistance and Food Aid

This document discusses current U.S. policy on providing financial and/or technical assistance to countries facing economic difficulties or natural disasters, summarizes different perspectives about the current system and suggests areas for change – including suggestions for better coordination of activities under both umbrellas to simultaneously...

Demographic Trends in Nonmetropolitan America

This Executive Summary examines demographic trends in rural America and implications for rural communities and policymakers alike. Overall population growth in rural America slowed precipitously in the last decade, and much of the growth that is occurring is fueled by minorities as the nation becomes increasingly diverse. Policies to address the...

AGree Vision, Mission, and Principles

AGree’s vision for 2030, its mission, and six principles that AGree will use to guide its work. Download AGree Vision, Mission, and Principles

AGree has identified a comprehensive set of strategies to address the challenges confronting the global food and agriculture system.

For five strategies selected as initial priorities, AGree has developed 2013 position papers.

Agricultural Conservation & Environmental Programs: The Challenge of Measuring Performance

Assessing the Impacts of Federal Farm Bill Programs on Rural Communities

Public Food and Agricultural Research in the United States:The Rise and Decline of Public Investments, and Policies for Renewal

AGree Year-End (2012) Farm Bill and Fiscal Cliff Update

Recent Demographic Trends in Nonmetropolitan America: First Evidence from the 2010 Census Executive Summary

U.S. Agricultural Development Assistance and Food Aid: Programs and Issues

Review of U.S. Nutrition Assistance Policy: Programs and Issues

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