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Published on May 22, 2023 - 18:53 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Watershed Infrastructure to Help Communities Recover from, Prepare for Natural Disasters as ...

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 - The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making investments, including from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in watershed infrastructure to help communities recover from …

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Published on May 22, 2023 - 15:37 GMT

USDA to Bring New Jobs and Improved Infrastructure to Rural Partners Network Communities

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is helping rural communities across eight states and Puerto Rico address some of their immediate needs and foster long-term economic growth. “ …

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Published on May 19, 2023 - 19:23 GMT

USDA Previews Emergency Relief Assistance for Agricultural Producers Who Incurred Losses Due to 2022 Natural Disaster Events

Additional payments on the way for livestock producers impacted by drought and wildfire in 2021 WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency …

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Published on May 19, 2023 - 14:24 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $500 Million for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program to ...

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional …

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Published on May 18, 2023 - 20:11 GMT

USDA Funds 36 Projects Aimed at Connecting Families to WIC through Partnership with FRAC as part of Investing in America Agenda

Washington, May 18, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), has awarded $16 million in subgrants funding from the …

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Published on May 16, 2023 - 12:07 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Makes Historic, $11 Billion Investment to Advance Clean Energy Across Rural America Through Investing ...

Two new programs made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act will support clean and affordable energy, new jobs and healthier communities WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in …

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Published on May 15, 2023 - 17:28 GMT

USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July …

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Published on May 12, 2023 - 21:00 GMT

USDA Highlights New Regional Food Business Center to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure in the Delta Region

Jackson, Mississippi, May 12, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a stakeholder conversation in Jackson, Mississippi to highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Delta Regional Food Business Center and discuss public and …

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Published on May 11, 2023 - 17:22 GMT

Agriculture and Interior Departments Invest $2.8 Billion to Improve Public Lands Access and Support Conservation Efforts Across ...

Historic investments from Great American Outdoors Act will create thousands of jobs, improve infrastructure on our federal lands, and safeguard the environment WASHINGTON, May 11, 2023 — The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior today announced a …

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Published on May 11, 2023 - 01:03 GMT

Final Day of AIM for Climate Summit Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives on the Road to COP28

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 — Special U.S. Presidential Envoy for Climate Change John Kerry issued an urgent call today for climate action by announcing ways to partner and accelerate investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation during …

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Published on May 10, 2023 - 15:38 GMT

USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support …

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Published on May 9, 2023 - 23:12 GMT

AIM for Climate Summit Highlights Private Sector Investment in Driving Climate Action, Crucial Role of Women’s Leadership

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2023 — The second day of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit kicked off with keynote remarks from His Excellency Engineer Mohammed Alameeri, Assistant Under Secretary, Food Diversity Sector, Ministry …

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Published on May 8, 2023 - 13:22 GMT

AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the …

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Published on May 5, 2023 - 20:12 GMT

United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue

Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0104.23 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, May 5, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today hosted a high-level Food Security Dialogue with the Philippines Department of …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 20:03 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $63M for Fuel Breaks to Protect Communities, Increase Firefighter Safety, as Part of Investing ...

DURANGO, Colo., May 4, 2023 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $63 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to expand wildfire barriers, known as fuel …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 17:29 GMT

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Tennessee Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Tennessee residents in 10 counties (Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne) recovering from tornadoes and severe …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 17:29 GMT

USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in two counties (McClain and Pottawatomie) recovering from tornadoes and severe storms that began on April 19, 2023, could be eligible for a …

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Published on May 4, 2023 - 14:56 GMT

Fact Sheet: USDA Is Fighting for Fair, Competitive, and Transparent Markets

WASHINGTON, May 4, 2023 – Fair and competitive markets have long been the cornerstone of the American economy. Competition ensures that American farmers, ranchers, and those who grow our nation’s food to have the freedom to choose among different suppliers …

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Published on May 3, 2023 - 17:10 GMT

USDA Announces Finalists for Twelve New USDA Regional Food Business Centers and $420 Million in Funding to Strengthen Food Supply ...

WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, …

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Published on May 1, 2023 - 19:42 GMT

USDA is Providing $130 Million in Assistance to Help Farmers Facing Financial Risk

To date, over $1 billion in immediate assistance is providing relief to more than 20,000 distressed borrowers thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that nearly $130 million …

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