Perdue to attend Pearl Harbor Commemoration and visit farms View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., December 6, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Oahu, Hawaii TOMORROW, Friday, December 7th. * NOTE: Media interested in attending any event must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov by TODAY, Thursday, December 6th at 5:00pm …
Month: December 2018
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
Press Release: Beef into Morocco View as a webpage Press Release U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco Washington, D.C. – U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the government of Morocco has agreed to allow imports of U.S. beef and beef products into Morocco. 2018 …
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Responding to the Needs of Local Schools, USDA Publishes School Meals Final Rule
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today empowered local schools with additional options to serve healthy and appealing meals View as a webpage Press Release Responding to the Needs of Local Schools, USDA Publishes School Meals Final Rule More Flexibility on Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Provides Options to Schools WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary …
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VIDEO: Save Time and Money with No-Till
Yesterday was World Soil Day. How did you celebrate your soil? Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Grow and Tell: Save Time and Money with No-Till Yesterday was World Soil Day. To celebrate, we challenge you to consider conservation practices that build healthier soils and strengthen your bottom line every day of …
EPA, USDA Encourage Use of Market-based and Other Collaborative Approaches to Address Excess Nutrients
EPA, USDA encourage state, tribal and federal efforts to reduce excess nutrients in waterways View as a webpage EPA, USDA Encourage Use of Market-based and Other Collaborative Approaches to Address Excess Nutrients Trump Administration tackles nutrient issues in water resources across the country Contact: USDA Press Email: press WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – Today, the …
USDA Announces $3.7 Million in Financial Assistance to Fruit and Vegetable Growers in 16 States
USDA announces $3.7 million in financial assistance to fruit and vegetable growers in 16 states View as a webpage Press Release USDA Announces $3.7 Million in Financial Assistance to Fruit and Vegetable Growers in 16 States WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will provide $3.7 million of …
Deputy Secretary Censky To Travel to New Orleans TOMORROW
Censky to speak to Diversified Crop Insurance Services View as a webpage Media Advisory (Washington, D.C., December 4, 2018) – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky will be in New Orleans, Louisiana TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 5th to speak at the Diversified Crop Insurance Services Annual Meeting. * NOTE: Media interested in attending the speech …
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USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 46 States
USDA is investing $1.2 billion to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure View as a webpage Press Release USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 46 States Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 Weldon Freeman (202) 690-1384 WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that …
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USDA Announces 2019 Trade Missions to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture
Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115 USDA Announces 2019 Trade Missions to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will sponsor seven trade missions in 2019 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture across the globe, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney …
From Football to Farming: Urban Agriculture in Dallas
Join us as we tour three urban farms and meet farmers who growing food for their local communities. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. From Football to Farming: Urban Agriculture in Dallas It’s not every day you see a thriving farm on a former football field, watch children excitedly eat their veggies …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 