…in Meridian with a grower cooperator is just one part of a larger overall project under the CDFA grant. “We have two other sites in California and my colleagues Brenna…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced awards for the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) granting the California Walnut Commission (CWC) a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-07-19
…get some specific details about two upcoming improvement grant deadlines. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching
…Applications are due for both programs by March 8. Go to Almonds.com/grants-growers for more information. Listen to Cooper’s full interview. Almond Update: Improvement Grant Deadlines Approaching About the Author Taylor…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…with training and interests in agriculture, many of whom come from land-grant universities.” USDA is following a rigorous site selection process, with leadership from USDA, ERS, and NIFA involved. USDA…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…for smaller producers to access markets after merging the Farmers Market Promotion Program, Local Food Promotion Program, and Value-Added Producer Grant program into the Local Agricultural Market Program (LAMP). The…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…life for rural Americans. “This $600 million grant and loan program to connect farmers, ranchers and other rural Americans to a network so central to our prosperity is more than…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $600 million in loans and grants to help build broadband infrastructure in rural…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) has also been helpful in tackling the need for more veterinarians by issuing $2.5 million in grants to qualified entities such as academic institutions…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
…that if it becomes successful and people are using it, maybe I’ll try to gather some money somewhere, maybe through a grant, and actually develop a slicker version,” Douhan noted….
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…enhance the company’s services and provide subscribers voice and higher broadband speeds. The Choctaw Nation is receiving a $2.9 million grant to construct a hybrid fiber and fixed wireless system…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
Investments will help more than 4.5 million rural Americans Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding grants for 128 projects to increase access to job training (PDF, 351…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
…engagement. John Deere is the longest-running corporate sponsor of FFA. They’re celebrating the partnership not only with the grant but with the presentation of a time capsule with 75 items…
Crops of the Future Collaborative Funds Downy Mildew Research at UC Davis
The first research grant issued through the Crops of the Future Collaborative from the Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) will be focused on addressing downy mildew in lettuce….