Finally, we think there is still much to know about the barriers to embedding data systems for grassroots markets; this paper only covers what we have learned since 2011 and up to the beginning of 2018. Much more is constantly being learned and will be reflected in the TA we offer markets...
The grants may be used to develop new products from raw agricultural products or to promote new markets for established products. Veterans, socially-disadvantaged groups, beginning farmers and ranchers, operators of small- and medium-sized family farms and ranc...
The article reports on the plan of the U.S. Agriculture Department's Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service's plan to invite grant applications in early 2009 under a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.EBSCO_bspFederal Grants & Contracts Weekly...
Beginning Aug. 18, interested parties may send anemailto request information on how to attend. Using Off-FLH Workshop” as the subject line, the email must contain: The borrower’s name; The project’s name; The borrower’s contact information; and, ...
These cost-sharing payments are anticipated to cover 75% of eligible expenses for most farmers and ranchers. Additionally, those who are designated as underserved producers — which USDA program documents define as “beginning, limited resource, socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers” ...
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organic poultry must be both naturally raised and free ranging. Their feed also has to be certified organic—that is, free of GMOs, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers. To qualify, birds must be brought up within these standards beginning on the second day of their life right up until slaugh...
. Since there reportedly had been extensive and widespread notice of the settlement agreement and process—including local meetings and advertisements in radio, television, newspapers, and periodicals across the nation and in heavily populated black minority farmer areas—lack of noticewas ruled an ...
From the beginning, we knew this lawsuit would be complex and lengthy, but upholding organic standards and working to advance organic is our mission and our responsibility. We remain confident that the court will rule in our favor, and that the organic sector will continue to advance. ...
Isaac Newton, a Pennsylvania farmer (not the English astronomer), was chosen to be thefirst Commissioner of Agriculture. Mr. Newton said the objectives of the USDA were seven: collect statistical and other agricultural information, introduce new plants and animals to farmers, answer inquiries from ...