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Published on September 27, 2022 - 15:05 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0206.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, September 27, 2022 - “The release of the Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health (PDF, 776 KB) is a defining moment for …

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Published on September 27, 2022 - 15:05 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Increase Innovative American-Made Fertilizer Production

New Grant Program Will Spur Competition and Help U.S. Farmers Address Rising Costs WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in …

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Published on September 26, 2022 - 18:47 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Actions to Spur Competition, Protect Producers and Reduce Costs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2022 – Today, at a meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden will announce two new efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support fair and competitive meat and poultry markets, as part of the …

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Published on September 23, 2022 - 15:52 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $37 Million to Improve Recreational Sites and Cabins on National Forests and ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands. These investments are made …

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Published on September 23, 2022 - 13:28 GMT

USDA Releases its Strategic Roadmap for Increasing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, in support of Executive Order 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce (EO 14035), Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh unveiled USDA’ …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 17:33 GMT

Historic Investment in Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities and Rural Projects | Hear What They’re Saying

WASHINGTON, September 22, 2022 – Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the …

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Published on September 22, 2022 - 14:45 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $502 Million for High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities

Funding Will Provide High-Speed Internet Access to People and Businesses in Rural and Remote Areas across 20 States; Additional Funding Will Come From President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Coming Months WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 – U.S. …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 17:42 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $220 Million in International School Feeding Projects

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $220 million in eight new school feeding projects that are expected to benefit more than a million children across 2,200 schools in food-insecure countries in Africa and East Asia, …

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Published on September 21, 2022 - 17:42 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $178 Million in International Food for Progress Projects

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $178 million in seven international development projects on four continents to support U.S. government priorities including promoting climate-smart agriculture, facilitating trade …

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Published on September 14, 2022 - 21:29 GMT

USDA Invests Nearly $2 Billion, Leverages American Agriculture to Feed Kids & Families

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods. The additional support will help …

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Published on September 14, 2022 - 14:47 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment in Partnerships for 70 Climate-Smart Commodities and Rural Projects

USDA to Triple Commitment with Initial $2.8 Billion Investment Piloting New Revenue Streams for America’s Climate-Smart Farmers, Ranchers and Forest Landowners, with Additional Projects to Come WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …

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Published on September 9, 2022 - 16:04 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Now Accepting Applications for $1 Billion Rural High-Speed Internet Program

$1 Billion Increase in USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 Funding through the Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is now accepting applications …

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Published on September 8, 2022 - 17:26 GMT

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2022 Public Charge Final Rule

Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0195.22 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, September 8, 2022 - “Today's release of the 2022 Public Charge Final Rule by the Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Homeland …

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Published on September 7, 2022 - 14:00 GMT

USDA Announces $400 Million in Funding Available to Create USDA Regional Food Business Centers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 – 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 building services through …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 20:31 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $75 Million to Provide Clean Drinking Water and Safe Wastewater Infrastructure in Rural West ...

New Infrastructure Will Support a Growing Economy and Provide Clean Watersheds for Thousands of People in Greenbrier County LEWISBURG, W.Va., Aug. 31, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Joe Manchin today to …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 17:17 GMT

More than 40 States and Territories to Issue $12.5 Billion in USDA’s Child Food Benefits for Summer

Washington, D.C., August 31, 2022 – 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 will provide an …

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Published on August 31, 2022 - 14:41 GMT

USDA Announces $21.9 Million in Grants Awarded to Further Strengthen Meat and Poultry Supply Chains; Build New and Better Markets ...

WASHINGTON, August 31, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced an additional $21.9 million of funding is being awarded to 111 grant projects through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness …

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Published on August 26, 2022 - 14:44 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration invests $65M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in clean water, roads, trails improvement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced more than $65 million of investments to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service improve water quality, roads, trails and fish habitat nationwide. Made possible by …

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Published on August 24, 2022 - 17:50 GMT

USDA Announces Up to $550 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Projects Benefiting Underserved Producers and Minority ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 - 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 next, diverse generation of …

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Published on August 24, 2022 - 17:50 GMT

USDA Invests $121 Million in Critical Infrastructure to Combat Climate Change Across Rural America

SHARON, Conn., August 24, 2022 – 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 America. The …

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