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YAKIMA, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a significant new investment from the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service aimed at sparking innovation in the wood …
USDA Invests $74 Million in Wood Products Innovation to Boost Economy and Forest Health Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently revealed new initiatives to further develop the organic market. This includes enhancing domestic organic goods’ markets, aiding producers transition to organic farming, …
Expanding Organic Horizons: New USDA Initiatives to Foster Growth and Opportunities for Organic Producers Read More
CLE ELUM, WA — Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small recently announced a new partnership between the USDA Forest Service and various states. This initiative aims to conserve nearly …
USDA Announces Major Conservation Effort for U.S. Forests Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced the availability of $4.8 million in federally funded grants aimed at enhancing the food supply chain’s efficiency from farm to …
Pennsylvania Agriculture Industry Receives $4.8 Million Boost to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced a significant financial boost for two Pennsylvania enterprises. The grants, totaling $189,760, will enable these entities—a property management company in …
Solar Energy Sparks New Hope for Rural Pennsylvania Farms and Businesses Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is looking to fortify the state’s food supply chain, announcing the availability of over $1.7 million in competitive grant funding through …
$1.7 Million in Grants Available to Bolster Delaware’s Food Supply Chain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nine federal agencies, to uphold religious freedom and ensure equitable access to federally funded social services, have finalized a rule that reinstates essential religious liberty protections. These protections, …
Federal Agencies Restore Religious Liberty Protections for Beneficiaries of Social Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and reinforcing workers’ rights, U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Sherrod Brown introduced the Food and …
Senators Push to Safeguard SNAP Benefits and Boost Workers’ Rights: Breaking Down the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted the inaugural National Equity Summit on Feb. 22, 2024. The event symbolized a significant stride towards the goal of augmenting …
Charting a New Path to Equity: USDA’s Historic Commitment to Progress and Inclusion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has kicked off a series of ambitious initiatives, eying high-speed internet, clean water, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and economic growth.
Bold New Waves of High-Speed Internet and Infrastructure Funding Radiate across Rural America, Stimulating Economic Growth Read More