USDA Invests $33 Million to Improve Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0256.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Invests $33 Million to Improve Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an investment of more …

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Secretary Vilsack Appoints Members to the Council for Native American Farming and Ranching

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0254.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov Secretary Vilsack Appoints Members to the Council for Native American Farming and Ranching WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment …

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ICYMI: Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future #USDAResults – Chapter 11

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Throughout the month of November, USDA has underscored the tremendous impact research has in improving the life of America’s rural communities. Though many do not associate USDA with cutting-edge science or discovery, it is the world’s largest force in agricultural research. This enormous potential …

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Announcing Rescheduled FSA EZ Guarantee Lender Webinar Sessions

In November, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) scheduled several sessions of an informational webinar for lenders regarding FSA’s new EZ Guarantee program. Unfortunately, due to technical issues, several of those sessions had to be canceled. Those sessions have now been rescheduled and the details for those rescheduled sessions are outlined in the attached document. …

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Ask you local corner store to carry your products!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online This summer, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association was pleased that the NC General Assembly allocated funds to pilot a Healthy Corner Store Initiative after years of educating legislators. Why did we get involved? We saw a chance for our farmers to diversify their …

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USDA Awards $6.7 Million for Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0250.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Awards $6.7 Million for Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems Editor's Note: This release has been updated to reflect the change of institution for one of …

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USDA Proposes Revisions to Nutritional Fact Panel for Meat and Poultry Products

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0253.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Proposes Revisions to Nutritional Fact Panel for Meat and Poultry Products Allows Consumers to Make More Informed Decisions WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2016 – The U.S. …

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USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for December 2016

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/1766fc8 USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for December 2016 12/01/2016 10:00 AM EST WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2016 — The U.S. …

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