CCC Announces Coverage on Additional Payment Options for Letters of Credit Under the GSM-102 Program WASHINGTON, March 31, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today it will provide coverage for exports under sight letters of credit (LC) without refinancing under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s (CCC) Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102). Typically, GSM-102 payment …

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News & resources from A Greener World We're in this with you. From A Greener World's Executive Director, Andrew Gunther. Dear Friends, As we move deeper into the new reality that is COVID-19, our hearts go out to everyone impacted--whether it's physically, personally, economically or otherwise. We have seen firsthand how this virus can upend …

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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Rural Development Launches COVID-19 Resource Webpage WASHINGTON, March 27, 2020 – USDA Rural Development has launched a COVID-19 resource page to keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated on actions taken by the Agency to help rural residents, businesses, and communities impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit http://www.rd.usda.gov/coronavirus for information on …

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The outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has put many citizens in a place of uncertainty -- Benefits.gov is here to help! In order to help families and individuals find the resources they need, Benefits.gov has released a new article, "Finding the Right Help during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Outbreak". In the article, you will find helpful …

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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, March 25, 2020 – USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear Stakeholders, The USDA seal includes the inscription “Agriculture is the foundation of manufacturing and commerce.” It’s fair to say that it is also the foundation of a stable and caring society because agriculture feeds and clothes the people. For nearly 50 years, it’s …

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Farming in the shadow of COVID-19 Photo Credit: Minka Farm in Efland, NC Nobody feels like it, but now's the time to plan. The following information is geared toward farms struggling to adapt to COVID-19, but also for farms doing unexpectedly well right now--and everyone in the short, medium and long-term. Stay tuned for interviews …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. APHIS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions APHIS has developed a list of frequently asked questions to share information about Agency services and business continuity. These FAQs will be updated as needed to keep stakeholders informed about APHIS' day-to-day operations. The FAQs are available on USDA's …

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Responding to COVID-19's threats to food and farming Photo Credit: Grazin' Angus Acres in North Valatie, NY and Gorilla Byte Media All Hands On Deck From A Greener World's Executive Director, Andrew Gunther. Also online here. Dear Friends, We know that everyone will be impacted by COVID-19. Many will lose their lives; many more will …

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