This is a crash course for those looking to start a farm and for folks at the beginning of their farm journey. This all day event will be packed with information regarding soil, plant production, marketing, animal production, finance and food safety. Date and time Monday, August 19 · 9:30am - 3:30pm EDT Location Vance …

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparators: Pairwise Plant Services, blackberry with altered product quality. Covercress, two pennycress with altered product quality and herbicide resistance. …

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is announcing a new flexibility for BRS importation permits in APHIS eFile. We continue to act on stakeholder feedback seeking improvements in the APHIS BRS permit process. Today, we have implemented a new flexibility that allows permit holders to …

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USDA Trade Mission to Expand Market Access, Ag Exports in Colombia WASHINGTON, July 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead 24 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations on a trade mission to Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, to boost American agricultural exports and build upon …

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NEWS RELEASE: Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Rural Communities to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs in 39 States and Guam as part of Investing in America Agenda Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses Brunswick, Maine, …

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Eating Well in Summer Summer isn’t just about sunny days and school vacation. This season is also a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the bounties of nature. Farmers markets and grocery stores are bursting with the colors of fresh, seasonal produce, and we’re highlighting a few government benefit programs that can help you …

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Stakeholder Announcement USDA Launches Program to Increase Economic Safety Net for Rural Home Loan Borrowers Facing Financial Hardship Program Expands Servicing Options to Combat Unprecedented Higher Interest Rates and Ensure Borrowers Remain in Their Homes WASHINGTON, July 24, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that …

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is pleased to announce its annual Stakeholder Meeting will occur on Thursday, November 14, 2024. The meeting will take place in-person at the USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, MD 20737, with an option for virtual attendance. …

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plus the latest from your family of AGW farmers View as Webpage Photo Credit: BOTL Farm in Ashford, CT   Dear Dennis, We hope all are managing well this season, which brings longer days and to-do lists, and for many, extremely challenging weather. Hang in there and take care. This week we’re sharing reminders about …

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