Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. USDA Highlights Progress in Partnering with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production, Expand Double Cropping through Investing in America Agenda Vilsack announces more than $50 million in awards to expand domestic fertilizer production Kankakee, Ill., Oct. 16, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture …
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NEWS RELEASE – USDA Expands Local Partnerships to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans
NEWS RELEASE USDA Expands Local Partnerships to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans Eight Native Community Development Financial Institutions Will Relend USDA Funding on Tribal Lands to Finance 68 New Homes WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning today announced the Department is partnering …
Indiana Soccer Moms Score Big as Global Entrepreneurs with USDA Assist
Indiana Soccer Moms Score Big as Global Entrepreneurs with USDA Assist For a women-owned business in rural Indiana, working with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service became a life-changing experience. Selling homemade peanut butter began as a team fundraiser idea for soccer moms Carol Podolak and Joy Thompkins. Seven years later, the mom duo is winning big …
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APHIS Announces Revised Draft Guide For Submitting Permit Applications For Microorganis ms Developed Using Genetic Engineering and Response to Comments on the First Draft Guide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a revised draft of the Guide For Submitting Permit Applications For Microorganisms Developed Using Genetic Engineering Under 7 CFR Part 340 and a Response to Comments on the first draft of the Guide, published on March 23, 2023. APHIS revised …
Disaster Preparedness Resources & More on Benefits.gov
October 13, 2023 Preparedness is Key: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
APHIS Announces Draft Guide Available for Public Comment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) is sharing and inviting public comment for 60 days on the draft Guide to Submitting Data for Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile. You may use the guide now, and review and submit public comments to help identify any …
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Love a Good Podcast? Join Us for Bug Banter
View as Webpage October 11, 2023 Insect activity may be slowing down, but our work at the Xerces Society is still heating up, with a full slate of new resources and activities for the colder months. Volunteers are still being accepted for this year's Western Monarch Count, or folks anywhere can curl …
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Unlocking a Healthier Future: Health Literacy Month
Unlocking a Healthier Future: Health Literacy Month In October, we recognize Health Literacy Month. Understanding healthcare information is important for making informed and healthy choices. In this bulletin, we highlight how our site can help you take steps towards living a healthy life. Navigate Health Benefits with the Benefit Finder Our Benefit Finder is a …
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Foreign Attachés Get a Taste of Oregon Agriculture
Foreign Attachés Get a Taste of Oregon Agriculture For more than 35 years, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has been hosting orientation visits for foreign attachés based in Washington, to provide firsthand knowledge of the excellence and diversity of American agriculture. For this year’s tour, 28 attachés from 22 countries spent the week of Sept. 17-23 …
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Sheep welfare, technical resources, online shopping pages
and all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: James Ranch Artisan Cheese in Durango, CO Dear Dennis, Our team at A Greener World got together last week for a training event in Ontario. It was so exciting to have the opportunity to meet in person, learn new skills, and exchange ideas …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 