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USDA News Release <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept applications on Grants.gov until midnight July 6, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese grant opportunities underscore USDA\u2019s commitment to all segments of agriculture, including swiftly expanding areas of urban agriculture,\u201d Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said. \u201cSuch projects have the potential to address important issues such as food access and education and to support innovative ways to increase local food production in urban environments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud to be able to offer support though this cross-agency effort,\u201d said Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach. \u201cIn creating this grant opportunity, USDA will build upon its years of experience providing technical support, grant funding and research to help farmers and local and urban food businesses grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USDA is making available $1 million for Planning Projects that initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farmers and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implementation Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USDA is making available $2 million for Implementation Projects that accelerate existing and emerging models of urban, indoor and other agricultural practices that serve multiple farmers. Projects will improve local food access and collaborate with partner organizations and may support infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, educational endeavors and urban farming policy implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A webinar, which will be held on June 3, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, will provide an overview of the grants\u2019 purpose, project types, eligibility and basic requirements for submitting an application. Information on how to register and participate in the webinar,<\/a>      or listen to the recording, will be posted at farmers.gov\/urban.<\/a>     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production was established through the 2018 Farm Bill. It includes representatives from many USDA agencies, including Farm Service Agency and Agricultural Marketing Service, and is led by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. More information is available at farmers.gov\/urban.<\/a>     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional resources that may be of interest to urban agriculture entities include AMS grants <\/a>to improve domestic and international opportunities for U.S. growers and producers and FSA loans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to news release on USDA web site. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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