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News release from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) along with Representatives Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) introduced the Farming Support … Continue reading →

USDA News Release U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the … Continue reading →

By Former USDA Secretary Mike Johanns The coronavirus pandemic has reminded everyone of just how critical agriculture is to the success of our country.  As the country continues to suffer and aims to reconfigure supply chains to meet changing demands, … Continue reading →

By Doug Goehring COVID-19 has brought about a flurry of stay-at-home orders, essential business declarations, and funding and program changes in all levels of government. Just as people with pre-existing health conditions are most susceptible to this virus, agriculture’s preexisting conditions have been fully exposed and compounded by the … Continue reading →

As California farmers have experienced a sudden loss of up-to 50 percent of their markets due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CDFA secretary Karen Ross is teaming up with California Grown to urge Californians to support their farmers by continuing to … Continue reading →

Governor Gavin Newsom submitted a revised 2020-2021 budget proposal to the State Legislature today. Because of COVID-19, California and economies across the country are confronting a steep and unprecedented economic crisis — facing massive job losses and revenue shortfalls. The … Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in applying for direct payments … Continue reading →

How delightful would it be to see the smile in your loved ones’ eyes this Mother’s Day weekend as you deliver freshly picked flowers or strawberries from a farm stand or Certified Farmers’ Market? To help us all continue to … Continue reading →

USDA News Release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative … Continue reading →