…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “These actions further build on USDA’s commitment to use all the tools it has available to help farmers.” The request for information in the Federal…
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
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$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
…administration unveiled a national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “Ensuring access to nutritious school meals is one of the best…
New Drought Mitigation Funding Announced
…one-year agreements, $365 per acre-foot for two-year agreements, and $400 per acre-foot for three-year agreements. Proposals for additional water conservation and efficiency projects involving a variety of pricing options are…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…ensuring they are not left out of opportunities for relief from the effects of the pandemic,” Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “The grant recipients being announced today will…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…(PCC), California Biodiversity Council, California Biodiversity Network, and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The PCC will be chaired by CNRA Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat Jennifer Norris and…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
…out more at WGA.com. Dr. Eugenia Saini, the Executive Secretary of Fontagro, joins the podcast to talk about her objective of strengthening public and private strategic alliances that enhance international…
U.S. Fertilizer Production to Be Supported By $500 Million Investment
…of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “USDA believes in the growth of innovative, local businesses owned and shared by people who can best serve their…
Biden Administration Invests in International Food for Progress Projects
…speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
USDA is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
Week in Review: Good Year for Avocados & Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High
…Secretary Karen Ross said an “all-of-the-above strategy” will be necessary to address California’s water needs over the next 20 years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural…
VofV: Remembering Hank Giclas, Part One
…former Senior Vice President of Science, Technology & Strategic Planning at Western Growers, who passed away in August. Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia, Secretary of the California Department…
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
…speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…