Making your farm more profitable in the winter

+ FSMA vs GAPs - Which training do you need? View this email in your browser Dear Rebecca, Production typically slows as we enter the winter season, leaving time for annual review and planning. Reviewing 2016 successes and struggles can help determine production for 2017. That's much easier to do if you have been using …

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Partnership Seeking Input for Projects to Strengthen National Defense and Preserve Working Lands

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0261.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov Partnership Seeking Input for Projects to Strengthen National Defense and Preserve Working Lands Proposals will enhance military readiness and strengthen rural economies WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2016 …

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Urgent: Add Your Name to Support Local, Organic Research Farm!!!

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Dear Rebecca, Farmers depend on quality research. Today, some of the best local, organic research happening in North Carolina needs your name. Yup, just your name. Sign on to a letter asking legislators to include repairs to Cherry Research Farm in their disaster …

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USDA Announces Additional Financial Incentives for Conservation Reserve P rogram Participants to Improve Forest Health and Enhance Wildlife Habitat

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/1787f91 USDA Announces Additional Financial Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants to Improve Forest Health and Enhance Wildlife Habitat 12/09/2016 01:00 PM …

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USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access, Sets New Standards for SNAP Retailers

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0260.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access, Sets New Standards for SNAP Retailers Final Rule Balances Concerns Raised by Retailers While Still Improving Access to Healthy Food Choices …

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Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on House Agriculture Committee Report on SNAP

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0259.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on House Agriculture Committee Report on SNAP WASHINGTON, December 8, 2016—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement on …

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USDA Announces No Extra Storage Areas Needed for 2016-Crop Cotton Marketing Assistance Loan 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/17805c2 USDA Announces No Extra Storage Areas Needed for 2016-Crop Cotton Marketing Assistance Loan Program 12/07/2016 03:00 PM EST WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, …

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USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat

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/17805c3 USDA Announces New Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality and Restore Wildlife Habitat 12/07/2016 12:00 PM EST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. …

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