$73 million in grants for 21 projects to increase competition. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that $73 million is being made available to…
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USDA Expands Rural Partners Network to North Carolina
Five community networks have been added to the interagency program. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the addition of several North Carolina communities to the Rural…
Read MoreUSDA Seeks Public Comment Regarding Discrimination
Lending programs are the focus of desired feedback. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened up public comment last week, requesting input on how to best assist farmers…
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USDA to Fund Domestic Fertilizer Production
Secretary Vilsack highlights recent supply chain disruptions to show the necessity. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack unveiled a new federal grant initiative called the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program,…
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USDA Aids Hurricane Fiona Recovery Efforts
Offers assistance for farmers, ranchers, animals, and residents, particularly in Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make disaster assistance…
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White House Hosts Conference on Hunger
Group will identify nutrition problems and make recommendations. On Wednesday, President Biden’s administration hosted a conference on hunger, nutrition, and health. Only the second time the conference has…
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USDA to Provide $2 Billion to Food Banks
Local food purchasing and school lunches are also funded. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that they will be providing $2 billion for food bank…
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USDA Invests in Rural WV Water Infrastructure
Secretary Vilsack and Senator Manchin attend groundbreaking ceremony. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently joined Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia to announce a $75 million…
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USDA Coordinating Infant Formula Distribution
Department working with manufacturers to get formula to WIC families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreed to extend flexible funding in the distribution of infant formula to…
Read MoreSecretary Vilsack Comments on Public Charge Final Rule
He supports eligible immigrants’ participation in food programs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently voiced his approval of the Final Rule on Public Charge. The Department of Homeland Security…
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