…the white paper, and we were really encouraged because right away she recognizes that both at the federal level and the state level there’s a lot of resources to be…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…forestry management programs. The proposal also includes $28 billion for conservation and a $35 billion increase in child nutrition programs. Pelosi did not discuss details of the likely cuts to…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
Three finalists have been selected for the 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes those who inspire others with their dedication…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…while strengthening our modeling and conservation planning resources for all producers.” The soil carbon monitoring projects will include a review of perennial grasses, trees, and wetlands. Michigan State University…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-14-21
…USDA and investments in conservation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency. “Reading this draft, I am more optimistic than ever before about the potential for nature-based climate solutions to deliver on California’s environmental, economic, and…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…expand the oversight capacity within the sector. The funding for the effort is being made possible through the Human Capital Capacity Building Initiative. Managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS)…
USDA Commits $25 Million for Programs reaching Underserved Communities
…and services for historically underserved farmers and ranchers. The effort is the latest in a series of announcements around USDA’s commitment to root out generations of systemic racism, center equity…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will begin issuing inspection certificates and audit reports in multiple different formats. Over the next year, AMS will be developing…
Vaccine Requirement Won’t Close FSA Offices
The Biden Administration’s requirement that all federal employees, including the employees of the Farm Service Agency, be vaccinated against COVID-19 will not cause FSA offices to close or farmers to…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…producers and rural communities for years in areas of agricultural research, rural development, renewable energy, biofuels, conservation, and forestry. They say in the letter, “America has been the world leader…
NIFA Invests $10 Million for Food Safety Outreach, Training and Education
…they need,” NIFA Director Dr. Carrie Castille said in a news release. “This program helps deliver critical trainings and resources that equip our small business owners with tools to provide safe,…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…including operations in our cities,” USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “These projects nourish communities with fresh, healthy food; teach generations the joy…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…rewarding farmers for the total public value of their conservation practices. In addition to carbon sequestration, the voluntary federal program would pay for improved soil health, cleaner water, biodiversity and…