USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by COVID-19
USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. View the official Stakeholder Announcement here, which includes a list…
Read More...USDA NRCS to invest up to $360 million in partner-driven conservation
USDA’s NRCS invited potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS will award up to $360 million dollars to locally…
Read More...Ranching for Rivers program
Ranching for Rivers is a cost-share program in Montana designed to assist landowners with riparian pasture/fencing projects to help manage riparian land by offering a 50% cost-share for fencing material,…
Read More...USDA accepting applications to help cover costs for organic certification
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification…
Read More...New Mexico Dept of Ag accepting Healthy Soil Program grant applications
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program, which was created in the 2019 Healthy Soil Act. The act’s purpose is to promote…
Read More...USDA announces $15 million in funding opportunities to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
The USDA today announced approximately $15 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through the USDA’s…
Read More...Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines…
Read More...Quick Sheet for COVID Relief and Resilience Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
This a great resource for producers to help determine if one can utilize the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and how to quickly take steps to do so as this is a…
Read More...USDA announces $5 million for wetland mitigation banking program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making available up to $5 million for wetland mitigation banks. This funding through the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program is to help conservation partners develop…
Read More...Notice: Economic injury disaster advance loan for Ag producers
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories were able to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance of…
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