The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-08-31
Urban Gardening Brings Job Training for Florida Youth
The GrowCity internship gives to the community and develops youth skills for future employment through urban gardening Read more
2022-08-31
The Food Basket’s DA BUX Program Prioritizes Nutrition Education for Hawaiʻi’s Children
The Food Basket-Hawai‘i Island’s Food Bank took its first stride in creating place-based nutrition education resources for Hawai‘i’s keiki (the Hawaiian word for children). Launched in 2021, the book... Read more
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2022-08-31
More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with 42 states and territories across the country to provide summer food buying benefits to families with children. These states and territories... Read more
2022-08-31
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West Virginia
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe Manchin today to announce a $75 million investment by USDA in critical infrastructure improvements that will ensure... Read more
2022-08-30
USDA Awards More Than $11.2 Million in Funding to Strengthen Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded more than $11.2 million to 22 grant projects to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for U.S. food... Read more
2022-08-30
Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip
Hiking and camping are perfect Labor Day weekend activities, and there’s something special about enjoying a meal while admiring nature. To ensure your experience stays foodborne illness free, follow... Read more
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2022-08-30
For the Love of Trees, Please Check Yours for Asian Longhorned Beetle
I recently decided to go for a walk on a seasonably warm afternoon. I got out of my car at a wooded recreation area and immediately noticed how much cooler the air felt, thanks to the biggest plants... Read more
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2022-08-29
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Maryland
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Maryland under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-08-29
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Frozen Fruit Cups
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Frozen Fruit Cups for distribution to National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance... Read more
2022-08-29
'Garden of Europe' devastated by worst ever drought
Spain's olive oil industry is in danger after being hit by chronic water shortages. Read more
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2022-08-29
Dairy innovation centre plans submitted
It will run alongside plans to create new jobs in the industry in south west Scotland and Cumbria. Read more
2022-08-29
New Tool Uses AI to Combat Food Insecurity in Africa
Gro Intelligence and The Rockefeller Foundation modernize the fight against hunger in Africa with AI backed food security tool Read more