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Friday, May 5, 2023 - 11:31am
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Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $45 million in funding for 2501 grants, almost $10 million more than was available last year, to help organizations conduct targeted outreach and provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers. ...

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Friday, May 5, 2023 - 11:18am

This week, the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade held two hearings entitled: “Commodity Programs, Credit, and Crop Insurance –...

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 2:00pm

DURANGO, Colo., May 4, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $63 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to expand wildfire barriers, known as fuel breaks, to protect...

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 12:50pm

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a helping hand from the...

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 12:15pm

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on...

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 9:00am

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – Fair and competitive markets have long been the cornerstone of the American economy. Competition ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and those who grow our nation’s food to have the freedom to choose among different suppliers, employers, and...

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Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 12:00am
Military veteran farmers, or those interested in starting a career in farming, are invited to join National AgrAbility for a Veterans in Farming Regional Workshop in Indianapolis June 6-8.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 12:19pm

For Immediate Release

Contact: Laura Zaks

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net

Release: USDA Announces Details of 12 Regional Food Business...

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 12:00pm

WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers, and other food...

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 12:00am
To help entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees enhance their remote work skills, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) and Purdue Extension have partnered to offer the Remote Work Professional Certificate course. Grant funding allows Indiana participants to complete the certificate... Read More

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