…assistance to more than 2,000 callers annually. The Help Desk consists of FSIS employees who are subject-matter experts with recent experience working in meat, poultry or processed egg facilities. The…
UCCE Helps Hmong Farmers Weather Drought
…small farms program in Fresno County has identified this form of assistance as crucial to the success of small-scale and minority-operated farms. Help with the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement…
GOP Platform Touches on Ag Issues
…of agricultural issues. Among other things, the 58-page document urges Congress to remove the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – food stamps – from the Farm Bill. More than 75…
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
…Food and Nutrition Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, these programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
…The Rice Stewardship Partnership RCPP seeks to provide financial and technical assistance opportunities to rice farmers to help improve the efficiency of irrigation water use and minimize water quality impacts…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…42 conservation districts in 25 states to boost technical assistance capacity for urban agriculture and conservation projects. “NACD and the conservation districts we represent work on a scale that no…
University of Idaho awarded more than $25 million in scholarships
…receive federal assistance to help pay for college. Dan Davenport, director of Student Financial Aid Services says that they are committed to making higher education accessible to all students and…
Conaway re: Global Food Security Act
…so desire to complement existing in-kind assistance programs. “I commend Chairman Royce and Rep. Smith of New Jersey for their hard work on this important issue and for their willingness…
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
…assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers. Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse says “diverse experiences, background and education are vital to a healthy agricultural sector.” Since…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
…The Margin Protection Program (MPP) provides financial assistance to participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below a…
Air Quality Incentives Available
…This new funding offers an opportunity for producers who have not yet participated.” NAQI can help agricultural producers implement conservation practices that reduce air pollution from agricultural sources. Financial assistance…
July 4th Food Resources
…Food Resources From USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Ask Karen Karen-FSIS Virtual Representative Ask Karen provides 24/7 virtual assistance and tips on preventing foodborne illness, safe food handling…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
Federal Funds Available to Help Pay For Organic Certification Fees The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced the availability of $2,180,870 for organic certification assistance to organic operations in…
National Pollinator Week
…include apples, squash, and almonds. Without the assistance of pollinators, most plants cannot produce fruits and seeds. The fruits and seeds of flowering plants are an important food source for…