03/28/2023 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather and tornado that tore through Mississippi on March 25. “My thoughts and prayers are with all who have lost loved ones in the terrible tornadoes in Mississippi and with the communities who must rebuild their homes and businesses,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Alongside our federal partners, USDA is ready to provide assistance to those impacted by these storms.”
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Tornado in Mississippi
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03/09/2023 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Malcom A. Shorter has been appointed to serve as Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
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Topics: USDA, Consumer/Retail, Trending News,
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions, Investments to Create Fairer Markets, Lower Prices
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $89 million across the country (PDF, 160 KB) to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors. USDA also announced initial steps the Department is taking to create a more competitive marketplace for seeds and other agricultural inputs.
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02/22/2023 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $59 million across the country (PDF, 153 KB) to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and create jobs in rural areas.
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies
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Topics: Soil Health, Research, USDA, Climate Change,
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Project Summaries
USDA is investing $3.1 billion in 141 selected projects under Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. Details on individual projects are provided below. First Funding Pool Project Summaries Farmers for Soil Health Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership
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09/15/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will invest up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities; projects from the second funding pool to be announced later this year
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity, with projects from the second funding pool to be announced later this year.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment in Partnerships for 70 Climate-Smart Commodities and Rural Projects
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06/23/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2022 – "USDA’s child nutrition programs provide nutritious meals to America’s children. The school and other nutrition professionals who make these meals possible need additional resources and continued flexibilities as they grapple with the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic. The deal announced yesterday by Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman and Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Foxx would ease uncertainty and bring a measure of relief to our schools, summer sites and child care feeding programs.
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Deal for Child Nutrition
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04/11/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
Making varsity, attending prom, getting into college or finding a job upon graduation … all things that many high school students spend time thinking about. We’d wager that very few of them also spend time thinking about where their food comes from, how nutritious it is, or how it got to their plate. Unless, that is, they happen to be a student at William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware.
Farm to School to Future!
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03/22/2022 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those in the path of the severe weather forecast for the Southeast this week, to take steps now to keep their food safe, and for farmers and ranchers to take proactive steps to protect their livestock. The weather system is forecast to bring severe storms, including damaging winds, severe rain, potential flooding, hail and even tornadoes to parts of the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast starting today. Food safety guidance:
USDA Urges Communities, Farmers, Ranchers to be Prepared for Severe Weather
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