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National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 3-9
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has declared Aug. 3-9 as National Farmers Market Week. Throughout the week, USDA will celebrate the thousands of farmers markets across the nation, honor the farmers that make them possible and celebrate the communities that host … Continue reading
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Two Week Remain to Submit County Committee Nomination Forms
Only two weeks are left for farmers and ranchers to select themselves or others as candidates to sit on local FSA county committees and help make important agricultural decisions. Nominations must be submitted by Aug. 1. Members of the committee … Continue reading
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Funding Available for Organic Producers to Get Certified
With demand for organic products surging, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $13 million in funding to famers and rancher for organic certification cost-share assistance. This will help make organic certification more accessible for small producers. “We need to make … Continue reading
Deadline Approaching for ELAP Sign-Up
Producers affected by losses due to adverse weather or losses, including blizzards, wildfires and tornadoes, have until Aug. 1 to sign up for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish for the 2012-2013 program year. For 2014 program … Continue reading
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U.S. and Korea Reach Agreement on Organic Standards
An agreement between the United States and Korea has set standards for organic products that can be accepted in either country. Beginning July 1, organic products certified in the United States or Korea can be labeled as organic in either … Continue reading
Changes to Crop Insurance Will Provide Flexibility to Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed an interim rule this week allowing the department to move forward with changes to crop insurance provisions. The provisions provide better options for beginning farmers, allow producers to have enterprise units for irrigated and … Continue reading
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New Web Resource Available to Beginning Farmers, Ranchers
A new resource is available that provides a centralized, one-stop resource for beginning farmers and ranchers to explore USDA initiatives designed to help them succeed. The USDA New Farmers website provides information on how to increase access to land and … Continue reading
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USDA Seeks Input for 2017 Census of Agriculture
Suggestions on what to change and how to improve the 2017 Census of Agriculture is being requested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “This is the perfect time to ask for suggestions since the 2012 data are fresh on our … Continue reading
Reminder: County Committee Nomination Period Now Open
The nomination period for the 2014 county committee elections opened last week, allowing farmers and ranchers to select themselves or others as candidates to sit on local county committees and help make important agricultural decisions. Members of the committee deliver … Continue reading
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Funding Available to Turn Biomass Material to Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications from energy facilities interested in receiving agricultural residues to generate clean energy. Beginning June 16, biomass conversion facilities can apply to receive residues from farmers and ranchers and use the materials … Continue reading
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