…Washington Monument. It draws millions of visitors year round. From May to October, visitors can shop at the adjacent USDA Farmers Market located at the corner of 12th Street and…
Agri View: Weather Losses
…depend on changing global market conditions as well as responses to local climate stressors, including farmers adjusting planting patterns in response to altered crop yields and crop species, seed producers…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…provide farmers a profitable and sustainable investment through on-farm energy resources.” The Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) is a joint program run by NIFA and DOE to develop economically…
Grants Available for SWEEP Assistance, Training
CDFA Accepting Applications for Grants to Provide Workshops and Technical Assistance for Farmers Participating in the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) CDFA will begin accepting applications from non-profit…
White House Asked to Challenge WHO Proposal Discouraging Dairy for Children up to Age 3
The U.S. dairy industry urged the White House to challenge a World Health Organization (WHO) proposal that would discourage the consumption of dairy products by young children, advice that contradicts…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…has managed the farmers market, which offers Federal employees, tourists, and neighborhood residents access to farm fresh products. The market also creates economic opportunities for local farmers, ranchers, and businesses,…
Veteran’s Vision
…for new farmers in our country and a large potential population of new farmers that exists within our veteran and transitioning service-member populations. The average age of our farmers is…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…more than 15 years. Several commercial high density olive groves (500 trees/acre) have been established in the last two years in Florida with more under development. Small farmers are also…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that…
Two Sides of TPP
…family farmers and ranchers, was quick to point out that USDA’s projections of job growth and rural prosperity closely mirror the failed promises of past trade pacts. National Farmers Union…
Public Service Recognition Week
…know we also help dairy farmers fund, design and install digesters that turn methane emissions from their cows into energy that they can use and even sell back to the…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…communities in rural America.” Vilsack Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities are the backbone for Americans everywhere, providing food, feed, fiber, fuels, and open spaces. However, rural areas and communities face…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…(ideally from early spring to late fall) and add or protect potential nest sites and caterpillar hostplants. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to…
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…Director Carol Arnold. “We’re thrilled to connect families to friendly farmers who can answer questions and talk about their products and heritage. Going to the farmers’ markets can be a…