…is that there’s no way for government programs and land acquisition to do enough to protect wildlife and land health. It’s got to come from a compelling, internal ethic among…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…government programs back to work and into independence. President Donald Trump has said when tax reform efforts are done, he wants to turn his attention to welfare reform, possibly setting…
Grant Funding Study on Consumers Willingness to Pay for Animal Ag Practices
…just that more effectively.” This grant is funded through the FFAR Protein Challenge, a suite of research programs that support producers’ efforts to improve plant and animal production efficiency to…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
…protects agricultural land from development and also helps reduce harmful emissions. Both programs are funded from the California Climate Investments Fund. “California continues to the lead the nation in supporting…
USDA Delays the Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture
…American agriculture. The resulting data are used by farmers, ranchers, trade associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions about community planning, farm assistance programs, technology development, farm…
Credits Approved for Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
…Agricultural Biologist and Inspector Ken Griffin will be discussing permitting requirements and reporting pesticide use for common ranch pesticides. Other presentations will cover smoke management programs and burn permits, along…
GAO: Improvements Recommended to Checkoff Oversight
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is recommending several changes to improve oversight of commodity checkoff programs. The recommendations include instituting a better review of subcontracts and display of key documents…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…women, individuals from underrepresented groups, small farmers, aspiring farm workers, and others – into farming and ranching.” BFRDP supports projects that deliver education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs to help…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…are made through two grant programs: AFRI Foundational: Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health, and the AFRI Food Safety Challenge Area. These investments seek to increase our understanding of the microbial,…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…conditions. The devastation experienced by many producers highlights the value of farm protection programs. “It is a resilient industry, but they need a safety net and USDA is there,” said…
FSA County Election Deadline Looming
…adding that it is “your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in your county.” Eligible voters who have not received a ballot can obtain one…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…associations, researchers, policymakers, and many others to help make decisions in community planning, farm assistance programs, technology development, farm advocacy, agribusiness setup, rural development, and more. “The Census of Agriculture…
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…beginning farmer training programs.” Graduates of the program will qualify for a variety of apprenticeships and other farming opportunities. Those who wish to continue through the incubator program will work…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs…