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Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service members thrive. His collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been a key factor...
Read MoreEDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released “Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill”, a comprehensive analysis of...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in Florida recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately 407,...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Department-wide effort to support connectivity of wildlife habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands. In a...
Read MoreInterested in creating a farm that runs smoothly, having time for off-farm interests, and reducing your overall stress? When farm systems are organized, they are more manageable and that reduces risk of farmer burnout. Learn how to approach farming with...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in projects aimed to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities, as well as support healthy diets by providing...
Read MoreHARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 18, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced during a visit to Pennsylvania that USDA is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean energy, create jobs and help lower their energy...
Read MoreHERSHEY, PA, October 17, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated the ongoing success of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a historic and innovative funding...
Read MoreFORT YATES, N.D., Oct. 17, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced nearly $173 million in funding to connect...
Read MoreSergio Rosario and Silvia Rios, co-owners of Rosario Brothers LLC, welcomed nearly 30 participants to an educational field day at their apple orchard in Albion, in western New York State.
The field day, conducted in Spanish, began with a farm tour where Rosario explained his strategies...
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