The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $32 million in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Grants have been awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 116—260). For a list of grant recipients and to learn more about AMS’ investments in enhancing and strengthening agricultural systems, visit www.ams.usda.gov/grants. USDA touches the…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
California producers will be benefitting from significant specialty crop investment made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nearly $170 is being invested through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…grants have been awarded under the Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grant Program. The grants are offered to help with the development and implementation of food safety training, education, extension outreach,…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the funding recipients of urban agriculture grants and cooperative agreements. More than $6.6 million is being made available through the Office of…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…working with partners to address groundwater over-use through a $10 million grant. The project will also include the development of educational programs and Extension efforts to support sustainable groundwater management….
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…the Research and Alliance Grant programs over the last two decades. Project eligibility for the Research Grants Program includes those that develop pest management tools and practices to reduce the…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). In addition, applications are being accepted for 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Technical Review Committee (TRC) members. Proposals for the 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $650 million in the Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program. The PRS grant program is aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers…
Thinking Outside the Box for Drought Resilient Pasture Research Project
…drought resilience becomes even more critical. A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping researchers evaluate different strategies to restore rangelands and make them more drought tolerant. Associate…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-10-21
…a new farm and food workers relief grant program and implementing water sustainability techniques on a larger scale. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…as well as technical assistance for applying for the grants. Grant funds ranging from $5 million to $50 million will be awarded to state agencies, Tribal entities, and non-profit organizations…
Specialty Crop Multi-State Program to Award $10 Million in Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a total of $10 million in grant funding will be available for the 2021 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. Grants are awarded…