New initiative would help independent farmers and ranchers. President Biden recently met virtually with independent farmers and ranchers to lay out his plans to reduce food prices by…
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USDA Bolsters School Meal Program with $1.5 Billion
Hopes to strengthen local food supply chains. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last month that $1.5 billion would be given to school lunch programs to…
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Conservationists Sue Over Predator Management Program
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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