…cattlemen and women applaud the decision of the federal judge in North Dakota to block EPA’s “Waters of the United States” rule, which was set to go in effect tomorrow,…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…In the early study, 46 men and women with pre-hypertension were randomly assigned to snack on raisins or pre-packaged commercial snacks that did not contain raisins or other fruits or…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
…regulatory history. The legal flaws identified by the Corps in these memos are the same vulnerabilities we’ve identified in our lawsuit against this rule. The fact is, cattlemen and women…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
…especially encourage the nomination of beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women and minorities. This is your opportunity to have a say in how federal programs are delivered in…
Application Open for Beef Industry Internship in Washington D.C.
…public policy. “The internship gives college students the opportunity to work alongside staff on a range of issues that impact U.S. cattlemen and women,” Butts said. “The internship is designed…
Women Ag Network
There is a new tool connecting women in agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us what it is and how it works. Women Ag Network The USDA has created an e-mail…
Harden in California to Talk about Women in Ag, Sign NASA Agreement
…mathematics and agriculture. Krysta Harden Full Interview Harden discusses women in agriculture and a USDA mentoring program for women. She also talks about the role of youth in the future…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…that a most rewarding pursuit is working for the men and women who make up American agriculture. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to do so.” AFBF has…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…more farmers markets offer customers the opportunity to make purchases with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program; and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs….
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. The intensive training offers…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
…women. FSA offers a variety of loan products, including farm ownership loans, operating loans and microloans that have a streamlined application process. Growers need not apply for an FSA loan,…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…qualified candidates, especially among women and minorities, and I hope that trend continues.” To be eligible to serve on a FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers
…agriculture is becoming increasingly diverse in many ways, with more minorities and women seeking to enter the field, as well as greater diversity in the age of farmers, the size…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…Program, these programs include the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition…