…the west steps of the California State Capitol grounds. “This is a long-running event,” said California Women for Agriculture President Sara Reid Herman, “with some great vendors, great food, great…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…fierce winds of the Valley. In addition to organic farming, Arambula emphasizes female empowerment through her all-female workforce, and elevates the women that surround her into leadership positions in the…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which…
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
…Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, these programs include Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch…
First Mobile App with Food Buying Guide
…Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net….
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…map – they are our way of letting Congress know what we’ve heard from the hard-working men and women of American agriculture. While we understand it’s the legislature’s job to…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…Programs, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC); All of these programs will continue to serve eligible people through USDA’s partners (State agencies and other…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…of leaders in agriculture is part of the USDA’s commitment to maximize the ability of the men and women of America’s agriculture and agribusiness sector to create jobs, to produce…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…three-quarters (almost 4,900) went to beginning farmers, 1,000 went to women and 400 to veterans. FSA’s direct farm loans are unique in that the agency provides technical assistance in addition…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…about military veteran status, expanded questions about food marketing practices, and questions about on-farm decision-making to help better capture the roles and contributions of beginning farmers, women farmers, and others…
FSA – A Vital Source of Assistance to America’s Farmers and Ranchers
…provides new help and resources for beginning ranchers, veterans, women, socially disadvantaged Americans and others, providing new tools to help them both grow and thrive in agribusiness. Johansson said these…
USDA Expands Flexibility, Encourages Program Integration in SNAP Administration
…programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants…
Available Positions on 2018 Almond Board of Directors
…encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to consider running for a position on the Board of Directors as it believes this committee should reflect the diversity of the…
Celebrating National Poinsettia Day
…a $250 million industry in the U-S. They’re usually bought by women, resulting in 80 percent of sales. Celebrate National Poinsettia Day by filling your home and front porch or…