…practices. Standard Project types address unique regional needs through training, outreach, and technical assistance. Educational Team projects complement Standard Projects through evaluation, coordination, and enhancement activities. Finally, Curriculum and Training…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…for future assistance and promote climate-smart agriculture by increasing access to conservation assistance. In October, USDA took action using Inflation Reduction Act funds to immediately provide relief to qualifying distressed borrowers whose…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
A look at SNAP participation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In fiscal year 2021, USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.5 million people monthly….
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
…it further demonstrates the value and success of those investments. Farmers and ranchers have been immensely interested in replacing older equipment, as more producers continue to request assistance. Listen to…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…of Agriculture is also receiving about $1.4 million as part of a similar partnership. Risk management program navigators will be developed through the partnership, to support technical assistance available to…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
Agricultural producers still have an opportunity to apply for conservation funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Opportunities made possible through the farm bill include the Environmental Quality…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of $71.2 million for assisting underserved producers. Investments are being made into the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program…
Week in Review: Water Fee Increase & Sites Project Financial Support
…assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Get all of the latest agricultural…
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
Agricultural organizations have expressed appreciation for the recent debt relief assistance announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The relief provided has been made possible by the Inflation Reduction…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…said in a press release. “Dairy Margin Coverage provides critical assistance to our nation’s small- and mid-sized dairies, helping make sure they can manage the numerous and often unpredictable uncertainties…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…$800 million in assistance. Those funds were part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA directed USDA…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
…lending programs. IRA Section 22007 directs USDA to provide financial assistance to producers who have experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending programs and has appropriated $2.2 billion for this purpose….
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
…irrigators, Tribes and adjoining communities receive adequate assistance and support to build resilient communities and protect our water supplies.” Projects to mitigate the impacts of drought, protect natural resources, and…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…California, and Hispanic Federation, Inc. Assistance provided through the organizations will cover costs for things such as personal protective equipment (PPE), dependent care, and expenses associated with quarantines. Farm and…