Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0233.16 Contact: Isabel Benemelis (202) 720-7809 USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Protect Sensitive Agricultural Lands through Conservation Reserve Program More than Half a Million Americans Involved with Protecting 24 Million Acres WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, …
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USDA Announces Extension of Deregulation to Two GE Potato Lines
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Dear BRS Stakeholder, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces today an extension of deregulation to two lines of genetically engineered (GE) potatoes developed by J.R. Simplot Company for late blight resistance, low acrylamide potential, reduced black …
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Awards $45 Million in Grants to Help A gricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses Develop New Products
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0232.16 Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Awards $45 Million in Grants to Help Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses Develop New Products Funding will help beginning, veteran, and socially-disadvantaged farmers and …
More hurricane relief resources, including new small business bridge loan
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Dear Rebecca, We’d like to add a few more resources to the list we emailed yesterday for dealing with hurricane damage and loss: FSA Hurricane Matthew damage form: We noted that you should report the damage to either your County Extension Center or …
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Last Day to Register for the Sustainable Ag. Conference
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online TOMORROW is your LAST DAY to Register in Advance for the 31st Sustainable Agriculture Conference! There will be on-site registration, but it costs more and your favorite preconference activity or meal may be sold out! THE FARM & FOOD EVENT OF THE YEAR …
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USDA Provides $3.6 Billion for Electric Projects in 31 States
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0231.16 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 USDA Provides $3.6 Billion for Electric Projects in 31 States Department to Help Finance 82 Projects to Increase Reliability of Rural Electric Utility Systems WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2016 …
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CFSA advocating for additional aid for flood relief with your help
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Dear Rebecca, CFSA staff know that even in the best of times, farming is a challenging way of life. Add a disastrous flood event and it can seem downright impossible. In order to assist you as best we can, we have complied Resources …
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USDA Invests Over $300 Million to Help Hundreds of Small Busin esses Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0230.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 USDA Invests Over $300 Million to Help Hundreds of Small Businesses Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 25, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom …
Accepting Applications for 2017 McGovern-Dole Program
Accepting Applications for 2017 McGovern-Dole Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (McGovern-Dole), which helps support education, child development and food security in low-income, food-deficit countries around the globe. The program provides U.S. commodities that are used to support school feeding …
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Accepting Applications for 2017 Food for Progress Program
Accepting Applications for 2017 Food for Progress Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Food for Progress Program. Food for Progress helps developing countries and emerging democracies modernize and strengthen their agricultural sectors. U.S. agricultural commodities donated to recipient countries are sold on the local market and the proceeds …
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