USDA Announces Disaster SNAP for Florida
USDA introduces Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) for 11 Florida counties. Approx. 233,000 households may qualify.
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USDA Invests in Reducing Food Loss and Waste
USDA invests $25 million for food loss and waste prevention. In the U.S., one-third of all food goes uneaten.
USDA and Coca-Cola Renew Watershed Partnership
US Department of Agriculture and Coca-Cola renew 10-year partnership for watersheds on national forests and grasslands.
USDA Requests Nominations to Advisory Committee
US Department of Agriculture seeks nominations for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR).
D-SNAP Assistance Available for Hawaii Wildfire Victims
Hawaii residents affected by August 8, 2023, wildfires (~16,000 households) might qualify for D-SNAP, even if ineligible for regular SNAP.
USDA Awards Over $1B for Urban and Community Forestry
USDA’s Forest Service allocates over $1 billion for tree planting/maintenance, combatting heat and climate change, and urban nature access.
One-Year of USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Market
One-year anniversary celebrated of the program’s initial project selection. Projects promote climate-smart practices in agriculture.
USDA Announces Africa Food Systems Initiative Partnerships
USDA announces partnerships at Africa Food Systems Forum. Partnerships seek to improve animal health infrastructure.
$20M for Research on Forest, Grassland, Watershed Restoration
USDA’s Forest Service invests $20 million in 30 research studies. Studies aim to restore forests, grasslands, and watersheds.
USDA Awards $266M for Rural Renewable Energy
USDA awards $266 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements aimed at benefiting agriculture and rural small businesses.