Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Release No. 0202.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Unveils New $328 Million Restoration Strategy for Gulf-area Agricultural Lands Three-Year Plan Guides Investments on Working Lands, Complements work by RESTORE Council and other Partners CARRIERE, Miss., Sept. 19, 2016 – U.S. Department …
Month: September 2016
USDA In Case You Missed It – #USDAResults: Rural America is Back in Business
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. At USDA, we know that the potential of rural America is limitless. And with that in mind, since 2009, targeted strategic investments have helped a sustainable rural economy grow. As part of USDA’s commitment to a robust 21st century rural economy that works to …
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News Release: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Local Initiatives to Address the Rural Opioid Epidemic
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Release No. 0199.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces New Local Initiatives to Address the Rural Opioid Epidemic WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2016, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new USDA initiatives to strengthen outreach and education resources at the local …
ICYMI: Correction: Rural Incomes DID Rise
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. On Thursday, the Census Bureau released data from the American Community Survey, which showed median household incomes had increased in 2014-2015 by 3.4% in the non-metro United States to $44,212. "Non-metro” is synonymous with "rural." Therefore, rural areas experienced income growth between 2014-2015. Unfortunately, …
Building a CSA With Only 2 Acres/Partner With FSA
FSA Outreach Focus FSA Outreach Focus Reaching Out to Keep Farmers, Ranchers & Partners Informed September 16, 2016 Kacie Luckett had to quit her job as a home health care provider to work full-time on her farm and manage her 400-member CSA operation. 400 Member CSA Started With a 2-Acre Backyard Garden For a few …
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USDA Announces New Open Data Partnership for Public Health
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0198.16 Contact: Office of Communications 202-720-4623 USDA Announces New Open Data Partnership for Public Health Branded Food Products Database Launched with Nutrition Details on Over 80,000 Brand Names NEW YORK, September 16, 2016 - …
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USDA Seeks Retailer Volunteers for SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0197.16 Contact: Office of Communications 202-720-4623 USDA Seeks Retailer Volunteers for SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking retailer volunteers for a two year, …
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USDA Seeks Applications for Health Care Grants in the Delta Region
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0196.16 Contact: Catherine Dugan (202) 720-0999 USDA Seeks Applications for Health Care Grants in the Delta Region WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
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United States Challenges Excessive Chinese Support for Rice, Wheat, and Corn
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0195.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 United States Challenges Excessive Chinese Support for Rice, Wheat, and Corn Obama Administration Files Complaint on Behalf of American Farmers, Alleging China has Broken its WTO Commitments …
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Expert tips for cool season production View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, September is here and with it comes fall field production. Although weeds may not be a problem now, they soon will over taking those cool season crops. Here’s a tip to help eradicate those weeds before they become an issue: a …
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