As part of today’s activities associated with the National Rural Summit hosted by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Hillsboro, Missouri, USDA announced the long-awaited awards for the 2009 round of Value-Added Producer Grants. Read the full press release here. Some $22.5 million in grants were available. Grants were made in 45 states, with Wisconsin, California, […]
Archives for June 2010
CSP Final Rule Released; Deadline Extended
USDA published the final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in the June 3 Federal Register. At the same time, USDA extended the cut-off date for farmers and ranchers to submit CSP applications at their local USDA office from June 11 to June 25. Read the USDA release here. NSAC issued a press release […]
New Farm to School Act in House
Last Friday, May 28, Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Latham (R-IA), and Bobby Scott (D-VA) introduced the National Farm to School Act of 2010 (H.R. 5456) along with 22 original cosponsors. The Act would authorize USDA to administer competitive grants of up to $100,000 to support planning, implementation, training, and technical assistance for schools, educational […]