Three federal agencies named in lawsuit. The WildEarth Guardians conservationist group has filed a lawsuit against three federal agencies: the Wildlife Services, the Forest Service, and Bureau of…
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USDA Investing In Nutritional Projects
Low-income, at-risk, and tribal communities are the focus of the investments. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invested over $34 million…
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USDA Unveils New Micro Farm Insurance Program
Policy to support small-scale farming. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week the development of the Micro Farm policy which allows local, small-scale farms to obtain simplified…
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USDA Accepting Applications for Rural High-Speed Internet
Department will issue up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants. Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the acceptance of applications for up to $1.15…
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President Introduces Tribal Homeland Initiative
President Biden seeks to center Native Americans In stewardship of federal lands. On Monday, President Biden hosted the White House Tribal Nations Summit. During his remarks, he introduced…
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USDA Covering Farmers’ COVID Safety Measures
Grants will cover the cost of protective equipment. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over the weekend that it would begin to offer grants for farmers who implemented…
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USDA Announces 2022 Wood Innovation Grants
U.S. Forest Service organizes program for sustainability and climate. This week Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh announced new funding totaling $13 million for the Wood Innovations…
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Federal Departments Focus on Protecting Waters
The effort will research the effects of mining operations on the most-visited wilderness area. On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration announced that the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture…
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USDA to Update Aging Water Infrastructure
$272 million to be invested in rural communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week that loans and grants will be offered to finance a total investment…
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USDA Commits $25 Million to Farmers and Ranchers
A trio of programs will provide grants to underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week a trio of awards totaling $25 million intended to ensure…
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