Policy
USDA Announces Efforts to Expand Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
SANTE FE, N.M., March 10, 2014 –Today in remarks at the National Farmers Union National Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new and expanded efforts to connect small- and mid-sized farmers…
Read More...USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy
December 3, 2013 WASHINGTON – The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced an expanded partnership to support water quality trading and…
Read More...Payments for Popular Conservation Program Ready Following Shutdown Delay
Contact: Jody Holzworth (202) 720-3210 WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2013 – Farmers waiting for their Conservation Security or Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) payments should receive them in the coming days. The…
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