The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
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USDA Announces $3 Billion for Six Rural Electric Cooperatives
Will add 2,000 clean energy jobs and 1,400 megawatts to electric grid The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently allocated over $3 billion to expand clean energy in…
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USDA Distributes Disaster Food Assistance to Hurricane-Stricken States
Residents in hardest-hit counties qualify for a month of grocery expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that those most impacted by the recent hurricanes qualify for…
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USDA Announces High-Speed Internet Grant for North and South Dakota
Department distributes the fifth round of ReConnect funding for rural homes and businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $173 million in funding to provide high-speed internet…
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USDA Invests in Scholarships for Future Agricultural Leaders
The funding will boost food and agricultural careers through scholarships at historically Black universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment to support…
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USDA Releases Recommendations for Supporting U.S. Forests
Officials outline climate change, workforce shortage, and hurdles in communication as key issues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a joint report outlining ways to support and…
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USDA Awards $35 Million for Independent Meat Processors’ Expansion
The funding will construct new facilities, create 1,200 new jobs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $35 million to expand the processing capacity of 15 independent…
Read MoreUSDA Distributes $7.3 Billion for 16 Rural Clean Energy Companies
Secretary Vilsack says the investment will connect solar, hydro, and wind power to 5 million rural homes. Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Read MoreUSDA and Education Department Hold Rally on School Meals
Secretaries highlight healthy nutrition, local food initiatives, and new standards for student success. The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Education recently hosted a virtual pep rally to…
Read MoreUSDA Reports 18 Million Households Face Hunger and Food Insecurity
Secretary Vilsack responds to highest numbers in a decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual food security report, which showed that 18 million households,…
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