USDA Launches “Feds Feed Families” 2023
Campaign encourages federal employees’ in-kind contributions to food banks. Campaign launch in 2009, nearing 100 million pounds of food goal.
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USDA: USDA Solicits Nominations to the Tribal Advisory Committee
Authorized in 2018 Farm Bill, Committee will advise Secretary of Agriculture on tribal and Indian affairs.
USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda
USDA plans to invest $500 million to increase availability of domestic biofuels through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
USDA: USDA Provides Significant Support for American Producers, School Meal Providers and Emergency Food Operations
Additional funding required to address elevated food and labor costs affecting school meal programs into 2023-2024.
USDA: Statement by Secretary Vilsack Regarding India’s Reduction In Retaliatory Tariffs on Agricultural Products
India to remove retaliatory tariffs on certain agriculture products. Market opportunities restored and expanded for U.S. farmers.
USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
Projects to enhance land, capital, market access for underserved farmers, funded by Inflation Reduction Act.
USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, NASA Advance Exploration, Science
They will work together on activities related to agricultural and Earth science research, technology, agricultural management
USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Inaugural “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program”
National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) “NextGen” program will support over 20,000 future food and agricultural leaders.
USDA: USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Guam Disaster Areas
USDA offers D-SNAP eligibility for Guam residents affected by Super Typhoon Mawar since May 22, 2023. Around 29,000 households could qualify.
USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced investments of $320 million to strengthen food supply chains in 19 U.S. states.