News Release USDA Announces $23.4 Million to Strengthen Rural Small Businesses in the Northeast Region HARPERS FERRY, W.Va., May 10, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business & Cooperative Service (RBCS) Administrator Betsy Dirksen Londrigan joined Rural Development State Director Ryan Thorn to announce that businesses in the Northeast are receiving …
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STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Approves Exemption to Further Mo dernize Guaranteed Home Loan Program and Meet Industry Standards
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Approves Exemption to Further Modernize Guaranteed Home Loan Program and Meet Industry Standards Exemption Ensures Rural Homebuyers Remain Eligible for Affordable Mortgage Financing WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro today announced …
USDA Food for Progress FY2024 Public Meeting Webinar
USDA Food for Progress FY2024 Public Meeting Webinar USDA would like to invite interested parties to attend a public meeting webinar on FY24 Food for Progress Programs Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). This will be an informational session to discuss application requirements and technical areas of focus and address any stakeholder questions. The webinar will …
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Financial Aid Programs for Students
Financial Aid Programs for Students Pursuing a college or career school education can open doors to a world of opportunities, but the financial burden can often seem daunting. Fortunately, numerous financial aid programs are available to help alleviate the costs associated with tuition, fees, and living expenses. In this article, we’ll highlight a few of …
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT: USDA Rural Development Seeks Input to Improve Access to Grants a nd Help More Communities Thrive
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Rural Development Seeks Input to Improve Access to Grants and Help More Communities Thrive Improvements Will Make It Easier to Apply for, Receive and Use Funding WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today invited public input on a plan to make …
APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses
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: Plants modified for altered product quality CoverCress, two pennycress Plant modified for increased yield Inari, soybean APHIS found …
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Earth Day thank you, soil nutrient management resource, producer profile
plus the latest from your AGW farming family View as Webpage Photo Credit: Ozark Valley Bison Farm in Fox, AR Dear Dennis, We know it is a busy time of year, and it’s a full season at A Greener World (AGW) too. Special thanks to all who supported our Earth Day campaign to update …
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REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for August Trade Mission to Colombia
REMINDER: USDA Accepting Applications for August Trade Mission to Colombia U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead an agribusiness trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia, Aug. 13-15, 2024. USDA is now accepting applications from current and potential U.S. exporters who have interest in joining the delegation. …
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News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Slate of Ec onomic Development Investments in Rural Partners Network Communities
News Release Biden-Harris Administration Announces Next Slate of Economic Development Investments in Rural Partners Network Communities Latest Investments Mark the Network’s Two-Year Anniversary https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/04/29/biden-harris-administration-announces-next-slate-economicWASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is funding dozens of new infrastructure upgrades and clean energy projects in rural …
Adding Microhabitats is an Easy Way to Make a Difference
April 26, 2024 | View as Webpage Adding Microhabitats is an Easy Way to Make a Difference Wildlife conservation sometimes focuses on the protection of large spaces, far away from our cities and homes, that support many kinds of life. These wilderness areas are very important, but they aren’t the …
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