…critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America….
USDA Video: Stamps Honor Farmers Markets
Four postage stamps honor farmers markets and farmers. For more information: www.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov…
Enrollment for New Dairy Farm Risk Management Program to Begin Sept. 2
…was led by the University of Illinois, in partnership with the USDA and the Program on Dairy Markets and Policy (DMaP). DMaP partners include the University of Illinois, the University…
USDA Reopens Chinese Market Access for California Citrus
…Strong agricultural exports contribute to a positive U.S. trade balance, create jobs, boost economic growth and support President Obama’s National Export Initiative goal of doubling all U.S. exports by the…
USDA Video: Farmers Markets More Popular Than Ever
USDA is making it easier for farmers to sell directly to consumers. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://www.usdalocalfooddirectories.com/ Find a local Farmers Market near you….
Farmers’ Markets Help Low-Income Families
A food studies professor says farmers’ markets help low-income families get access to fresh produce. Farmer’s Markets and Low-Income Families California leads the nation in farmers’ markets. Just about anywhere…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…market in the U.S. for the U.S. Atlantic Spiny Dogfish. Emerging Markets Program (EMP): On April 17, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) published a Notice of Funding Availability for EMP,…
National Farmers’ Market Week Highlights Connections Between Consumers, Farmers
The annual National Farmers Market Week is being observed this week (August 3-9). It’s a time worth celebrating because of the key role farmers’ markets play in connecting consumers to…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…Market Directory, the states with the most farmers markets reported are California (764 markets), New York (638 markets), Michigan (339 markets), Ohio (311 markets), Illinois (309 markets), Massachusetts (306 markets),…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…last days in Mexico City continued the themes of cooperation and engagement. The agricultural delegation had a meeting with the National Association of Supermarkets and Department Stores (ANTAD) and hosted…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…the notion of “ganar-ganar,” or a “win-win” relationship was mentioned more than once. Our discussions have focused not only on building stronger trade relationships between our two markets, but in…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
Sec. Ross in Mexico City for Governor Brown’s Trade Mission
…largest export market, and it is not surprising that the U.S. is Mexico’s largest trading partner. What happens on both sides of our shared border is vastly important for businesses…