Biochar, Returning Carbon to the Soil…Naturally

Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. Biochar, Returning Carbon to the Soil…Naturally A recent Conservation Innovation Grant project in Oregon unlocked a new approach for farmers and forest landowners to transform farm waste into high-quality compost to improve soil health. Partners are converting animal manure and woody debris into biochar – a …

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USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program

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/26cb4d4 USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program 11/15/2019 06:19 PM EST (Washington, D.C., November 15, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of …

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USDA Announces its Intent to Ensure Adequate Sugar Supply

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/26cb4d5 USDA Announces its Intent to Ensure Adequate Sugar Supply 11/15/2019 05:27 PM EST Washington, D.C., November 15, 2019 – The U.S. …

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USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

USDA seeks public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). CSP is the nation’s …

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USDA Announces Block Grants For Three States as Part of Broader Disaster Relief Package

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/26af965 USDA Announces Block Grants For Three States as Part of Broader Disaster Relief Package 11/08/2019 12:57 PM EST (Washington, D.C. – …

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Calling all NC Shoppers: Make Change with your Change!

Calling all NC Shoppers: Make Change with your Change! We are so excited to be partnering with Chatham Marketplace in Pittsboro, NC for their November Donation Round-Up! For the entire month, shoppers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, and all extra change will go to AGW. As a grocery store already sourcing AGW-certified products, …

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USDA, Bureau of Indian Affairs Partner to Spur Economic Development, Strengthen Tribal Communities in Indian Country

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/26a7ff3 USDA, Bureau of Indian Affairs Partner to Spur Economic Development, Strengthen Tribal Communities in Indian Country 11/06/2019 11:12 AM EST The …

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Western Hemisphere Ag Leaders Unite in Support of Science-Based Standards

Contact: press@fas.usda.gov or (202) 720-7115 Western Hemisphere Ag Leaders Unite in Support of Science-Based Standards WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2019 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney issued the following statement following the Inter-American Board of Agriculture’s (IABA) endorsement last week of a resolution emphasizing the need for …

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Registration Open–APHIS/BRS Dec. 5 Stakeholder Meeting

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear BRS Stakeholder, Registration is now open for the Dec. 5, 2019, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) Stakeholder Meeting—Held annually to foster transparency and engagement in the BRS program. Opening remarks will be delivered …

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