Statement from FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 – USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley issued the following statement today regarding weekly export sales reporting: "As a result of unanticipated difficulties with the launch of the new Export Sales Reporting and Maintenance System, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service …
Month: August 2022
NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Cl ean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia
NEWS RELEASE Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia New Infrastructure Will Support a Growing Economy and Provide Clean Watersheds for Thousands of People in Greenbrier County LEWISBURG, W.Va., Aug. 31, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe …
Landowner Liability
Webinar on August 31st Landowner LiabilityThe North Carolina Tree Farm Association, in collaboration with NC State Forestry Department, is hosting a lunch and learn seminar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31 on landowner liability. Robert A. Branan, Assistant Extension Professor with Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics will present the legal status and updates …
On the road with A Greener World
Where one journey ends, another begins! View as Webpage Dear Dennis, We hope you enjoyed our recent virtual vacation to visit a number of AGW-certified farms and businesses around the world on AGW’s first Summer Road Trip! It's been a pleasure introducing you to these farms, sharing a glimpse of their part of the world …
Statement from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting
Statement from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Regarding Weekly Export Sales Reporting Contact: <a href="mailto:press-FAS WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 – Today, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service launched a new Export Sales Reporting and Maintenance System. This is the system through which U.S. exporters are required, by law, to report any sales transactions entered into with buyers outside …
NEWS RELEASE: USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America
NEWS RELEASE USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America 289 Projects Will Help People in Socially Vulnerable Communities SHARON, Conn., August 24, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced USDA is investing $121 million in critical infrastructure (PDF, 541 KB) to …
Big Change Starts Small
View as Webpage Aug 23, 2022 While change can sometimes feel slow, we find we don't have to look very far to discover great leaders. When federal pesticide policy lags behind, state and local governments show the path forward. Where some agricultural producers have many steps left to take towards being pollinator …
NEWS RELEASE: USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
NEWS RELEASE USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants Funding Will Increase Availability of Clean Fuels Across the Nation WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of …
New from Benefits.gov: 5 Student Benefit Programs You Need to Check Out & More
August 19, 2022 5 Student Benefit Programs You Need to Check Out!
Registration Open! BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
The Chatham County Center of N.C. Cooperative Extension is teaming up again with the NC State University Apiculture Program to offer the popular Beekeeper Education Engagement System (BEES) Academy on September 16-17, 2022. This course is aimed at beekeepers with a few years of experience wanting to increase their beekeeping knowledge and know-how. Past participants have told us …
Continue reading Registration Open! BEES Academy Offers Training for Experienced Beekeepers
North Carolina Small Farm Association 