USDA Invests $15 Million in Klamath River Basin
TUALATIN, Oregon, August 2, 2021 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $15 million for a new drought pilot to assist agricultural producers impacted by worsening drought conditions to provide relief to impacted California and Oregon producers in the Klamath River Basin. The announcement comes as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will travel to the state for events focused on drought and wildfire resiliency on Tuesday.
USDA Announces Business of Farming Workshop Series in California
Agricultural producers are invited to attend regional workshops in Bakersfield, Fresno and Sacramento that will assist farmers with accessing capital. The half-day workshops will provide essential business building resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher initiative has determined that Black farmers and urban farmers are under-represented in program participation and as a community of support, organizations are making a concerted effort to create awareness of USDA resources for farmers & ranchers in California.
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 – Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1, 2021.
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 – Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) are due Nov. 1, 2021.
USDA Accepts 2.8 Million Acres for the Conservation Reserve Program
EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has accepted 2.8 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and private landowners for enrollment into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in 2021.
USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers and Specialty Crop Growers
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USDA Sets October 12 Deadline for CFAP 2
USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Livestock, Poultry Contract Products and Specialty Crop Growers
USDA Sets October 12 Deadline for CFAP 2
USDA Accepts 2.8 Million Acres for the Conservation Reserve Program
HAWAII, Aug. 25, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has accepted 2.8 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and private landowners for enrollment into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in 2021.