…in Food & Agriculture mentorship program as an investment not only in the lives of women but in the future of agriculture.” Women in Food & Agriculture is looking for…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…navigate the complex international trade and food security challenges our world is facing.” The position of Chief Agriculture Negotiator plays a crucial role in working to expand export market opportunities…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…institutions, and local/regional food hubs. Another $310 million in organic products were sold directly to consumers at farmers markets, on-farm stores and stands, roadside stands or stores, pick-your-own operations, community-supported…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Secure Food Act failing to be supported in the Senate. “Congress missed a huge opportunity and did not do their part to improve production and increase the legal supply of…
Community Food Project Investment
…investment of nearly $10 million through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP). This funding, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act, bolsters USDA’s food and nutrition security…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…inspire football fans throughout the season to join the fight against food insecurity, Campbell’s® Chunky® announced the formation of ‘Chunky Sacks Hunger’ – a program to fight food insecurity and…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…and the American agricultural industry are working together to expand markets for high-quality, American-made farm and food products worldwide,” FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley said in a press release. “With industry…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…power for systemic change in our farm and food system. Farm Aid President Willie Nelson says, “The real power of Farm Aid’s grants is in the network of changemakers they…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…stable, legal agricultural workforce and secure the reliability of our domestically produced food supply. The alternative – the deteriorating status quo – is to resign ourselves to food insecurity as…
Alltech ONE Conference Embarks on a World Tour in 2023
…international events. The events will invite collaboration on the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry. Instead of welcoming the world to Alltech’s home in Lexington, Kentucky, as it has for…
VofV: Eurofins U.S. Chief Science Officer Joelle Mosso on Why Testing Can’t Solve Food Safety Problems
…it relates to food safety. Mosso shares her thoughts on the complexities and challenges of working with a rapidly evolving biological environment. When asked about how food safety has changed…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
Photo by Harry Cunningham on Unsplash The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Monday congratulated the second group of organizations selected to receive funding through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
…and more. Strong opportunities exist for exporters across many industries, including poultry, pork, dairy, beer and wine, snack foods and health foods. This will be the first USDA Agribusiness Trade…
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
…health, food safety, and economic growth in communities that depend on agriculture. More than 500 counties across the U.S. have shortages of food animal veterinarians, according to the report, authored…