The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-25
Covid woodland memorial plans scaled back
The scheme to plant 60,000 trees sparked fears valuable farmland could be lost. Read more
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2022-08-25
Potatoes 'half the size of usual' amid drought
Farmer Andrew Mitchell says even rain at this point may cause his produce more harm than good. Read more
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2022-08-25
Fun, Food, and Fitness for Healthy Families
Whether you are a family of two or a multigenerational household, nutrition and physical activity can help you and your loved ones stay healthy. Healthy food choices and regular exercise help kids of... Read more
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2022-08-24
Farm evictions 'heartbreaking' say tenants
Eleven households are facing eviction after new landlords Cranswick Country Foods took ownership. Read more
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2022-08-24
Text reminders encourage more women to seek family planning services: Evidence from a randomized control trial in Mozambique
Benefits of a "nudge" approach. Read more
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2022-08-24
Colorado’s Agencies Create Recipe Frameworks for Communities through the Healthy Corner Store Partnership
Small community-based stores, such as corner stores, are convenient places to shop for simple food items. However, smaller stores often have limited inventory – especially for nutritious options.... Read more
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2022-08-24
Dr. E. Eubanks: A People Person Helping the Peoples Department Build Equity
The youngest of ten children, Gina Elaine Eubanks grew up in rural Clinton, Louisiana, participating in 4-H. Her 35-year career in higher education brought her back to her native state, where she... Read more
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2022-08-24
USDA Announces Up to $550 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Projects Benefiting Underserved Producers and Minority Serving Institutions that Create Career Development Opportunities for Next Generation Leaders
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today up to $550 million in funding to support projects that enable underserved producers to access land, capital, and markets, and train the... Read more
2022-08-24
USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh today announced USDA is investing $121 million in critical infrastructure (PDF, 541 KB) to combat climate change across rural... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S.... Read more
2022-08-23
USDA Announces Appointments to Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 12 members of the newly established Equity Commission Subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development (RCED). On April 7, 2022, USDA... Read more
2022-08-23
FNS Programs at Work in the San Francisco Bay Area
In early August, Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean and I travelled to San Francisco for meetings and events related to the work the USDA Food and Nutrition Service does to support local communities.... Read more
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