Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. With technology readily at the fingertips of many consumers, USDA is continuously searching for innovative ways to deliver useful information to Americans right where they can easily find and utilize it. Enter the Foodkeeper app, launched in 2015, which makes it easier to practice …
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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. 0161.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 7-13 "National Farmers Market Week" WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today signed a proclamation declaring Aug. 7-13, …
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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. 0162.16 Contact: Christine Feroli (202) 401-0080 USDA to Help 821 Rural Small Businesses Boost Renewable Energy Use, Save on Energy Costs WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for …
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FAS is Now Accepting Applications for a September 2016 Trade Mission to Hong Kong and China Deputy Under Secretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission September 7-15, 2016 to Hong Kong and Shanghai, China. Designed for women leaders, the mission will enable participants to forge relationships with potential customers and trading partners, interact with …
USDA awards projects that protect, restore wetlands Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday announced that the USDA will award $44 million to projects in 12 states that protect, restore and enhance wetlands on private and tribal agricultural lands. The projects are being funded under the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). Read more.
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/bulletins/15478e1 The Farm Service Agency (FSA) conducted online webinar sessions in May 2016 regarding loan narratives used by FSA’s guaranteed lenders. Each webinar session reviewed the necessary content of loan narratives to provide for more consistency within this aspect of guaranteed loan applications. Questions …
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FSA Outreach Focus FSA Outreach Focus Reaching Out to Keep Farmers, Ranchers & Partners Informed July 7, 2016 Deadline to Submit Cooperative Agreement Application is Monday Applications for the Request for Applications (RFA) for Outreach, Education, Financial Literacy and Technical Assistance will continue to be accepted through Monday, July 11, 2016. FSA has allocated $2.5 …
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0160.16 Contact: Office of Communications press@oc.usda.gov (202) 720-4623 USDA Announces $49 Million Public-Private Investment to Improve Critical Wetlands in 12 States WASHINGTON, July 7, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA …
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA plays a role in ensuring that virtually all foods produced and eaten in the United States are safe to consume. Our primary responsibility, however, is to make sure America’s supply of meat, poultry and processed egg products is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled …
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