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Agriculture plays an important role in many states and territories’ economies. Governors have taken the lead on improving agricultural economies, managing wildlife, and responding to housing issues.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <p>Agriculture plays an important role in states and territories’ economies. Land-use decisions affect agriculture, housing, and infrastructure. As Governors lead on improving agricultural economies, managing wildlife, and responding to land use challenges and rural economies, the NGA Center’s Land Management, Agriculture, Housing team supports Governors’ advisors as they work to achieve policy goals by providing information and sharing best practices across the states and territories.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-meet-the-team">Meet the team </h3> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Will Carraco</strong>, Program Director</li> <li><strong>Matt Gessel</strong>, Policy Coordinator</li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nga-resources"><strong>NGA Resources</strong></h2> <div class="pt-cv-wrapper"><div class="pt-cv-view pt-cv-pinterest pt-cv-colsys pt-cv-shadow pt-cv-bb pt-cv-pgregular" id="pt-cv-view-661ef93obr"><div data-id="pt-cv-page-1" class="pt-cv-page" data-cvc="3"><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="32512"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">Access to fast, reliable broadband is critical to households, businesses, and communities in the modern economy. The ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency has underscored the necessity of broadband access for ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/broadband/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/broadband/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cell-tower-2252153_1280_16x9_2-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="Broadband" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/broadband/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >Broadband</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="49784"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">The Agriculture Policy Advisors Network is a series of monthly calls that connect Governors’ agriculture, fish and wildlife, or natural resource advisors to share ideas and best practices for improving ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/agricultural-policy-advisors-network/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/agricultural-policy-advisors-network/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AdobeStock_298471665-150x150.jpeg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="Agriculture Policy Advisors Network" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/agricultural-policy-advisors-network/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >Agriculture Policy Advisors Network</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="44510"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices is working with States in a new learning collaborative on strategies to grow and retain the next generation of the healthcare workforce ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/next-generation-of-the-healthcare-workforce-learning-collaborative/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/next-generation-of-the-healthcare-workforce-learning-collaborative/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/healthcare_workforce-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Project" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/projects/next-generation-of-the-healthcare-workforce-learning-collaborative/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Project</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="46017"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">There is no silver bullet for the mental health crisis but reducing workforce shortages of these critical providers can go a long way to solving the problem. by Jessica Kirchner ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/help-wanted-building-a-pipeline-to-address-the-childrens-mental-health-provider-workforce-shortage/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/help-wanted-building-a-pipeline-to-address-the-childrens-mental-health-provider-workforce-shortage/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/map_child_adolescent_psychiatrists-150x150.png" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="Help Wanted: Building a Pipeline to Address the Children’s Mental Health Provider Workforce Shortage" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/help-wanted-building-a-pipeline-to-address-the-childrens-mental-health-provider-workforce-shortage/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >Help Wanted: Building a Pipeline to Address the Children’s Mental Health Provider Workforce Shortage</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="42281"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">Governors' leadership on energy offers cost savings, job creation, reduced energy consumption, pollution prevention, and strengthened grid security. (Download) Executive Summary Governors support energy efficiency for a variety of benefits: ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/publications/state-energy-efficiency-policy-in-a-new-era-a-toolkit-for-governors/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/publications/state-energy-efficiency-policy-in-a-new-era-a-toolkit-for-governors/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/levalized_cost_electricity-150x150.png" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="State Energy Efficiency Policy in a New Era: A Toolkit for Governors" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/publications/state-energy-efficiency-policy-in-a-new-era-a-toolkit-for-governors/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >State Energy Efficiency Policy in a New Era: A Toolkit for Governors</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="40883"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">This papers pulls together considerations and examples of best and promising practices for Governors, including building vaccine confidence through consistent, transparent and factual communication; establishing straightforward pathways for individuals to ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/publications/state-strategies-to-increase-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-in-rural-communities/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/publications/state-strategies-to-increase-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-in-rural-communities/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rural_vaccine_cover-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="State Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Rural Communities" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/publications/state-strategies-to-increase-covid-19-vaccine-uptake-in-rural-communities/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >State Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Rural Communities</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="39786"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">The essential connection between internet access and access to health care has never been more pronounced. The COVID-19 pandemic brought an unprecedented level of need for telehealth to serve as ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/governors-lead-on-expanding-access-to-affordable-broadband-for-telehealth-services/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/governors-lead-on-expanding-access-to-affordable-broadband-for-telehealth-services/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/national-cancer-institute-NFvdKIhxYlU-unsplash-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="Governors Lead on Expanding Access to Affordable Broadband for Telehealth Services" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/governors-lead-on-expanding-access-to-affordable-broadband-for-telehealth-services/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >Governors Lead on Expanding Access to Affordable Broadband for Telehealth Services</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="38253"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">A discussion of the 30x30 goal and detail how states can partner with non-profits to enhance land conservation and stewardship efforts that also provide recreational, economic and equity benefits. The ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/webinars/state-strategies-to-increase-land-conservation-and-recreational-access/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/webinars/state-strategies-to-increase-land-conservation-and-recreational-access/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/key_graphic-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="State Strategies to Increase Land Conservation and Recreational Access" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/webinars/state-strategies-to-increase-land-conservation-and-recreational-access/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >State Strategies to Increase Land Conservation and Recreational Access</a></h4></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col" data-pid="33862"><div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><div class="pt-cv-content">The annual meeting will discuss how states can advance outdoor recreation issues including economic recovery from COVID-19, developing partnerships to leverage limited public dollars, accessing federal economic development grants, promoting ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/meetings/orln-annual-meeting-2021/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> <a href="https://www.nga.org/meetings/orln-annual-meeting-2021/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/orln_annual_meeting2-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none skip-lazy " alt="Outdoor Recreation Learning Network – Annual Meeting 2021" /></a> <h4 class="pt-cv-title"><a href="https://www.nga.org/meetings/orln-annual-meeting-2021/" class="_self cvplbd" target="_self" >Outdoor Recreation Learning Network – Annual Meeting 2021</a></h4></div></div></div></div> <div class="text-left pt-cv-pagination-wrapper"><ul class="pt-cv-pagination pt-cv-ajax pagination" data-totalpages="4" data-currentpage="1" data-sid="661ef93obr" data-unid="" data-isblock="" data-postid=""><li class="active"><a href="#">1</a></li> <li ><a class="" href="https://www.nga.org/land-management-agriculture-and-housing/?_page=2">2</a></li> <li ><a class="" href="https://www.nga.org/land-management-agriculture-and-housing/?_page=3">3</a></li> <li ><a class="" href="https://www.nga.org/land-management-agriculture-and-housing/?_page=4">4</a></li> <li ><a class=" " href="https://www.nga.org/land-management-agriculture-and-housing/?_page=2">&rsaquo;</a></li> </ul><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="15" height="15" class="pt-cv-spinner" alt="Loading..." src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhDwAPALMPAMrKygwMDJOTkz09PZWVla+vr3p6euTk5M7OzuXl5TMzMwAAAJmZmWZmZszMzP///yH/C05FVFNDQVBFMi4wAwEAAAAh+QQFCgAPACwAAAAADwAPAAAEQvDJaZaZOIcV8iQK8VRX4iTYoAwZ4iCYoAjZ4RxejhVNoT+mRGP4cyF4Pp0N98sBGIBMEMOotl6YZ3S61Bmbkm4mAgAh+QQFCgAPACwAAAAADQANAAAENPDJSRSZeA418itN8QiK8BiLITVsFiyBBIoYqnoewAD4xPw9iY4XLGYSjkQR4UAUD45DLwIAIfkEBQoADwAsAAAAAA8ACQAABC/wyVlamTi3nSdgwFNdhEJgTJoNyoB9ISYoQmdjiZPcj7EYCAeCF1gEDo4Dz2eIAAAh+QQFCgAPACwCAAAADQANAAAEM/DJBxiYeLKdX3IJZT1FU0iIg2RNKx3OkZVnZ98ToRD4MyiDnkAh6BkNC0MvsAj0kMpHBAAh+QQFCgAPACwGAAAACQAPAAAEMDC59KpFDll73HkAA2wVY5KgiK5b0RRoI6MuzG6EQqCDMlSGheEhUAgqgUUAFRySIgAh+QQFCgAPACwCAAIADQANAAAEM/DJKZNLND/kkKaHc3xk+QAMYDKsiaqmZCxGVjSFFCxB1vwy2oOgIDxuucxAMTAJFAJNBAAh+QQFCgAPACwAAAYADwAJAAAEMNAs86q1yaWwwv2Ig0jUZx3OYa4XoRAfwADXoAwfo1+CIjyFRuEho60aSNYlOPxEAAAh+QQFCgAPACwAAAIADQANAAAENPA9s4y8+IUVcqaWJ4qEQozSoAzoIyhCK2NFU2SJk0hNnyEOhKR2AzAAj4Pj4GE4W0bkJQIAOw==" /><div class="clear pt-cv-clear-pagination"></div></div></div> <style type="text/css" id="pt-cv-inline-style-e539470q8i">#pt-cv-view-661ef93obr .pt-cv-title a, #pt-cv-view-661ef93obr .panel-title { font-weight: 600 !important; 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