…up to $25,000 a year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians. In exchange for the loan assistance, recipients make a three-year commitment to work in areas identified by USDA…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
Drew Mather Courtesy of NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can provide individual assistance for farmers who are looking to implement sustainable ag practices in their operations. NRCS Soil…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…San Benito and Santa Clara counties has been a rewarding experience. Approximately 100 Cantonese farmers were provided with workshops and individual assistance in their efforts to improve their irrigation and…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
…efforts specific to the Camp Fire that continues to burn in Butte County. The Butte County Farm Bureau and Butte Ag Foundation have created a Camp Fire Animal Agriculture Assistance…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…large and diverse staff that can provide professional assistance in the implementation of sustainable farming systems and techniques. “We help farmers and ranchers and forest landowners with one-on-one conservation plans,”…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…asking for the inclusion of California winegrape growers in the disaster assistance package. The groups’ request for federal assistance consists of the following elements: Extend the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and…
Almond Update: Tariff Assistance Workshops This Week
Workshops are taking place November 7-9 about tariff assistance called the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). Almond Board of California’s Program Coordinator in Global Communications Ashley Knoblauch said the workshops will…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
…for some assistance in the meantime. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue asking for more relief in the next…
Grassley: No Trade Aid for Smithfield Foods
…aid assistance. The Post says the idea of a bailout program helping out Smithfield has angered small hog producers across the country. The Post report says the situation shows how…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…Employees will be offered relocation assistance and will receive the same base pay as before, and the locality pay for the new location. For those who are interested, USDA is…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…$23.5 million in air quality financial assistance,” said Suarez. Investment in water concerns continues to be a sizable component of EQIP expenditures, particularly as farmers address water supply issues and…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….