Support our partnership with farms like Hunter Farms Hi Rebecca, The cattle at Hunter Farms happily roam free on this multigenerational farm established in Georgia in 1937. Because the health and happiness of their cattle is what their farm revolves around, farmers Chad and Bishop decided to partner with us to be Animal Welfare Approved …

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Help us find a new policy director! View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, It’s almost cliché at this point, but the final weeks of the year really are the best time to take stock of things. As for me, this was the first year of real success for my urban garden. Urban gardening …

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USDA Highlights Investments and Accomplishments in 2019 to Build Rural Prosperity WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2019 - USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today highlighted major accomplishments and investments that are building prosperity and strengthening the nation’s rural businesses and communities. “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary …

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Foreign Agricultural Service Builds Global Markets for U.S. Agriculture in 2019 WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2019 – Throughout 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continued to deliver on its promise to pursue free, fair and reciprocal trade and open markets around the world for America’s farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses. “Under Secretary Sonny Perdue’s leadership, and …

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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/272567c USDA Farm Programs Help Farmers and Ranchers During 2019 Challenges 12/19/2019 09:57 AM EST WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2019 – USDA …

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From disaster and trade relief to Farm Bill implementation and service improvements, USDA has been hard at work this year. Trouble viewing this email? View it as a webpage. USDA Farm Programs Help Farmers and Ranchers During Tough 2019 USDA farm programs helped producers weather a tough 2019, marked by natural disasters and unjustified foreign …

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Contact: press@fas.usda.gov, (202) 720-7115 USDA, USTR Seek Experts for Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee …

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