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16 Oct 2018
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized four cooperative agreements to help rural communities create and implement economic development plans.
16 Oct 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2018 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Mango Board.
Members newly appointed to three-year terms are:
Clark Golden, New Jersey – Importer
N. Evelyn Sapp, Florida – Domestic Producer
Rodrigo Diaz, Mexico – Foreign Producer
Members re-appointed to three...
15 Oct 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2018 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 16 members to serve on the United Soybean Board.
Producers newly appointed to serve three-year terms are:
14 Oct 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2018 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida to buy hot foods with their benefits through October 31, 2018.
Acting Deputy Under Secretary Brandon Lipps em...
12 Oct 2018
(Washington, D.C., October 12, 2018) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $9.4 million in grants (PDF, 750 KB) to provide enhanced training, outreach, and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers and ranchers.