…from some of those service members who have not just considered it, but have actually followed through. Cathy Isom tells us about the career-move for one military service member that…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…health, $19 million; bioenergy, natural resources and environment, $14 million; agriculture systems and technology, $11 million; and agriculture economics and rural communities, $17 million. This request for application (RFA) also…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
…to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon. In the letter, they expressed their concerns regarding the Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) recently…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
In 2014, the United States had 14,093 organic farms producing $5.5 billion in organic products, according to a survey conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez announced a series of changes that will make it faster and cheaper for homeowners to refinance USDA mortgages. “These changes reaffirm the Obama…
Veterans for Hire
…than 20 percent. HOH set forth on a mission — make meaningful connections and help secure employment for any transitioning service member, military veteran, and military spouse seeking a job….
Organic Survey – California
…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
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Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses of Managed Bee Colonies The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released…
Challenging Conditions in the West
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Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…of $72.3 million for conservation practices that advance the building block goals in areas such as soil health and nutrient stewardship through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
…EQIP Program for Almonds Report From Almonds.com The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering up to three years of financial incentives through its Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) to…
Farmers Markets Explosion
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Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…Extension. First Published: May 2007. Reviewed JApril 2014. Please visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. E. J. Livengood is a graduate student, School of Natural Resources and Environment; and F.A….