…and communities since 2013. Farm to School refers to efforts that bring locally or regionally produced foods into school cafeterias. USDA says that also includes hands-on learning activities such as…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…a variety of assistance rural communities can use during the rebuilding process.” Help for Communities Rural communities that have been impacted by the fires can receive assistance through the Community…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…(HSIs). These grants will strengthen the ability of the institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. “These grants highlight NIFA’s commitment to Hispanic-Serving Institutions by…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…supports research and extension activities to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas who will pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics…
Seven Northern California Counties Affected by Wildfires to receive D-SNAP
…for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information on FNS assistance during times of disaster, visit www.fns.usda.gov/disaster….
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…a lot of machinery from around the state to come in and get this done this week,” he said. “We’ve looked to other vineyard management companies around the state, just…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…USDA to support recovery efforts for individuals and communities. NRCS will immediately begin accepting applications for its EQIP Catastrophic Fire Recovery fund pool to assist producers in covering the cost…
SNAP Recipients Affected by Northern California Wildfires Receive USDA Relief
…School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, WIC, and SNAP, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
Report Shows Uncertainty Harming Farmers
…global agricultural productivity growth is not accelerating fast enough to sustainably feed the world in 2050. Meanwhile, the report says uncertainty about trade opportunities and regulations complicates planning for U.S….
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
…ag workers, the impact was particularly severe. Knowing that a home provides a family with stability and comfort, we are committed to getting all of our displaced ag employees into…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…commercialize their ventures.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) is coordinated by the Small Business Administration and administered by 11 federal agencies, including USDA. It encourages…
Western View: Devastating losses in Wine Country
…I hadn’t taken my new bride this beautiful place, but I know, the loss I feel is minor compared to theirs. There are so many calls for help in this…
Agri View: cotton, polyester, fabric
Everett Griner talks about how the cotton fabric is changing and losing ground to synthetics in today’s Agri View. cotton, polyester, fabric Image credit: from tradeindia.com/Pinterest/by Rajni Sharma / Fashion…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…has 15 large air tankers committed, 2 DC-10 very large Air tankers, 2 C-130s with air tanker modules, 34 helicopters and 3 scooper aircraft for water drops. Firefighters are working…