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40 minutes

Federal Funding Freeze Update, March 28 (#3)

Hear the latest from Farm Commons as the situation involving federal funding freezes and terminations continues to develop. This program emphasizes how emerging agreement modifications stand to effect farmers and organizations with awards.

Find a specific spot in this episode:

0:03 – Federal Funding Freeze Overview and Introduction

2:03 – Mission and Resources of Farm Commons

5:37 – Amendments to Existing Contracts

12:23 – Challenges and Uncertainties of Amendments

19:43 – Consequences of Not Making Amendments

23:28 – Appeals Process and Examples

33:12 – Ongoing Funding and Terminations

36:05 – Lawsuits and Legal Actions

39:58 – Conclusion and Open Discussion

 

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