USDA Reminds Producers of Disaster Assistance Application Deadline
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
New Online Tool Lets Farmers Check Eligibility, Start Application Process
USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
First Wave of Payments Based on Crop Insurance Data
Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 23 Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Qualifying Winter Storms
Includes Declaration Amendments Making More Counties Eligible for Assistance
USDA Accepting Proposals for State Acres for Wildfire Enhancement Initiative
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, May 12, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting new or modified proposals from state governments for its State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative. Through SAFE, vital habitat is restored to meet high-priority state wildlife conservation goals. The deadline to submit proposals is June 19.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 2 New Hampshire Counties as Contiguous Natural Disaster Areas
Primary Disaster Areas Located in Maine
USDA Reminds Farmers of September 30 Deadline to Update Safety-Net Program Crop Yields
Recent Rule on Payment Limitations and Payment Eligibility
Does Not Impact 2020 or 2021 Payments
USDA Invests $7.4 Million in 25 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 selected grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. Selected grant recipients, including community gardens and nonprofit farms, will increase food production and access in economically distressed communities, provide job training and education, and allow partners to develop business plans and zoning proposals.
USDA Stands Up New Team to Better Serve Beginning Farmers and Ranchers in South Dakota
HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA- August 3, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is standing up a new team that will lead a department-wide effort focused on serving beginning farmers and ranchers.