…resources, and also the funding that other partners can bring to the table.” Some of the RCPP project partners that were awarded funding in 2019 include American Farmland Trust and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-15-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering smoke exposure research getting some funding, how weather conditions…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…their applications are considered for 2020 funding. For additional information about CSP, please schedule an appointment with your local USDA Service Center. https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/. More information can be found at farmers.gov/….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-12-20
…program, why it’s important to know your surroundings when applying product, and the application period for NRCS Alternative Funding Agreements has been extended, learn how you can apply. Tune in…
Application Period for Multiple NRCS Programs Extended
…Program’s (RCPP) Alternative Funding Agreements (AFA) are one of the programs that have prolonged the application window. “The deadline is now extended to May 29, recognizing that a lot of…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a press release. “This significant new authority signed by President Trump will make a tremendous difference for America’s agricultural community.” Funding for the programs…
Water Infrastructure Investment a Waste With State, Federal Fight?
Funding for water infrastructure won’t matter much if the clash between California and the U.S. leadership continues. Recent studies have shown that the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act goals are not…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
Agricultural groups have been working for years to get federal support for important water investments in California. Several California lawmakers have also made the point for federal funding to support…
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…that has been created by COVID-19. “We have secured $2 million in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant funding for CAFB to support harvesting, packing and shipping of donated specialty crop products,”…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…states. “Additional funding for these critical programs is necessary and appreciated. However, several changes must be made for agriculture to fully participate in the SBA relief programs.” The coalition which…
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…billion in relief funding. USDA intends to use $3 billion for the procurement of food products to be distributed through partnerships with regional and local food distributors. The request for…
Innovative Direct Marketing Webinar for Farmers
…on social media and other marketing practices to draw in consumers. Information on how to participate in the webinar is available at the CCOF website. Funding for the webinar series…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
…AgNet West that officials will be working to make the funding assistance available as quickly as possible. “Unfortunately, in government time, the fastest will be the end of May. We’re…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…members of Congress, the groups emphasize that “as you consider further measures to help our country recover economically – including boosting federal funding for infrastructure -we urge that you consider…