…the variety of types of incentive programs being deployed by FINIgrantees. The program brings together stakeholders from different parts of the national food system to improve the nutrition and health…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…apply for loans of up to $100,000 from USDA-approved lenders to purchase farmland or finance agricultural operations. “Over the past seven years, we have been transforming our loan programs at…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…Bill consolidated three previous conservation easement programs into ACEP to make it easier for diverse agricultural landowners to fully benefit from conservation initiatives. The final rule published in the Federal…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…to support the development and implementation of new food safety education and outreach programs in local communities that address the needs of small, specialized audiences; University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.,…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…countries agree that strong compliance and enforcement programs are essential to maintaining organic integrity across borders,” said Starmer. “The committee’s work will strengthen monitoring and enforcement controls, and improve traceability…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…as specialty crops. The projects include research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer made the…
Possible Shift of Psyllid Control Efforts in CA
…question. However in the Central Valley where it isn’t quite as widespread, containment in the urban areas is critical,” Daugherty said. “We need to maintain those control programs in urban…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…The fact is that value-added programs have supported higher prices and premiums for producers even when markets are weak. The GIPSA rules would jeopardize the future of these programs and…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
Scholarships, grants and other programs to be funded for students interested in agriculture Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) knows that there would not be pizza if we didn’t have farmers. Now…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…leaders meeting the challenges of a changing industry. Program requirements can be viewed here. For questions or to submit your application, email Jenny Nicolau. Get all the information at: http://www.almonds.com/growers/programs-and-events/almond-leadership-program…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…advises the Secretary of Agriculture on strategies, policies, and programs to prevent, control, or eradicate animal diseases. The committee considers agricultural initiatives of national scope and significance and advises on…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…The fresh, local foods offered through farm to school programs help school meal programs provide healthy, appealing, and diverse offerings. Results of the 2015 USDA Farm to School Census show…
FSA Aids Farmers Impacted by Fires
…with the USDA to help with funding for programs that help farmers. He said more cooperative agreements are on the way. “We’ve made cooperative agreements in about 28 states around…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…for her work to infuse holistic health and diversity concepts into public sector programs and health policy discourse. Her contributions to the Kellogg Foundation since 2007 have spanned racial equity;…