Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Release No. 0147.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Forest Service Makes it Easier for Visitors to Enjoy National Forests and Grasslands Announces Steps to Modernize Recreation Permitting Process WASHINGTON, June 17, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell …

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Hi Rebecca, I hope all is well! I wanted to follow-up with you to see if you’ve had a chance to look over the information I passed along about AWA. Do you have any questions about the program, our standards, or farm certification? Just let me know and I’ll be happy to get them addressed. …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0146.16 Contact: Catherine Dugan (202) 720-0999 USDA Invests $5.8 Million to Support Small Businesses in 11 States WASHINGTON, June 15, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded $5.8 million in grants …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Media Advisory No. 0037.16 Contact: Brenda Carlson 202-258-0882 brenda.carlson USDA Deputy Under Secretary Alexis Taylor to Visit Minnesota Farms; Deliver Message on Trade Agreement WASHINGTON, June 15, 2016 — TODAY, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and …

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You are subscribed to FSA News Releases for USDA Farm Service Agency. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/14f5a91 Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15 06/14/2016 03:00 PM EDT WASHINGTON, June 14, 2016 – The U.S. …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0145.16 Contact: Jackie Susmann (202) 205-8219 USDA Honors Wells Fargo as "Champion of Rural Housing" USDA Rural Development Celebrates Private-Public Partnership Resulting in Hundreds of Thousands of Rural Americans Realizing Dreams of Homeownership WASHINGTON, …

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Expert tips on weed control and marketing, great workshops, and we're hiring! View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, It’s starting to heat up outside and warm season crop production is in full swing. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or home gardener, that rush of excitement at the first red tomato is irreplaceable. June …

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