Agriculture Secretary Announces Projects to Improve Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in 40 states to finance investments in improved water and wastewater systems for more than 200,000 rural residents....
USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy
WASHINGTON - The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced an expanded partnership to support water quality trading and other market-based approaches that provide benefits to the environment and economy....
FACT SHEET: The Tremendous Impact of Farm Bill Programs on Our...
TODAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Dale Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Ducks Unlimited, to highlight the value of public-private conservation efforts and the record conservation results achieved by producers, landowners and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) since 2009. Secretary Vilsack emphasized the critical need for...
USDA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for Value-Added Producer Grants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge....
USDA Announces Projects Using Local Food to Address Hunger and Increase...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2013 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Community Food Project (CFP) awards. These awards support organizations using local food to develop community-based solutions to address food insecurity and increase access to healthy food in low income communities....
New White House Rural Council Report Highlights the Economic Importance of...
In June of 2010, the Obama Administration began providing input to Congress regarding the prospective features and policy of contents for a reauthorized farm bill. Over a period of more than three years, the Administration has supported reauthorization efforts aimed to help build a better safety net for farmers and families, and to build a better...
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden Announces Members for Beginning Farmers and...
NEWARK, Del., Nov. 21, 2013 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced the appointment of 20 members to serve on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers during a trip to the University of Delaware. The Committee will provide guidance to the Secretary on expanding opportunities that will help beginning...
Agriculture Secretary Announces Economic Development Funding to Strengthen Businesses and Create...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 34 organizations for grants to help rural cooperatives and small businesses expand and strengthen their capacity to serve rural citizens and communities....
U.S. Forest Service Offers New Digital Maps for Mobile Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to variety of visitor maps for people using Android and iOS devices....
USDA Announces Additional Support to Help Schools Buy Local
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced grants for 71 projects spanning 42 states and the District of Columbia that support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to connect school cafeterias with local farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School program....
