The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-09-07
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity... Read more
2022-09-07
Couple win court case over Broads water abstraction
A couple says wildlife is are under threat and invoke an EU directive to win a High Court case. Read more
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2022-09-07
Tens of thousands expected at county show
The event held at Crooklands near Kendal celebrates Cumbria's agricultural economy. Read more
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2022-09-07
New Green Man site will support farmers, boss says
Festival owner says she plans to help young people into farming after criticism of the purchase. Read more
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2022-09-07
Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid
Sam Acho explains how, by listening to the needs of residents in one Chicago Neighborhood, he was able to help them increase access to fresh food. Read more
2022-09-07
USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the availability of approximately $400 million to provide essential local and regional food systems coordination, technical assistance, and capacity... Read more
2022-09-07
Nutritionists: The Link to Nutrition Security
They called the next participant; a woman and her child exited the waiting area to meet at my desk. I introduced myself and asked, “How are you doing today?” She reluctantly answered, “good” with... Read more
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2022-09-06
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians under the Local Food... Read more
2022-09-06
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – It is almost here!
It’s official! The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health will be on September 28th – the first of its kind in over 50 years. Read more
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2022-09-05
Commission updates goals for sustainable food systems.
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their healthy diets and sustainable food systems goals. Read more
2022-09-04
Rare horse breed celebrated at visitor farm
An event that aims to encourage the preservation of a heavy horse breed returns after 10 years. Read more
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2022-09-03
County Show returns after two-year pandemic break
Up to 60,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event showcasing all things agricultural. Read more
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