USDA to provide additional direct assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus
President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup…
Read More...Communications Associate Director, Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF)
CLF’s Communications Associate Director plays a vital role in designing and executing inspiring advocacy and fundraising campaigns, and sharing stories of CLF work in ways that continually deepen and expand…
Read More...FEMA announces notice of funding opportunities for hazard mitigation assistance grants
The two grant programs, the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will provide funds to states, local communities, tribes and territories for eligible mitigation…
Read More...USDA invests $50 million in innovative, partner-driven conservation projects
USDA’s NRCS today announced a $50 million investment in 10 conservation projects across 16 states through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA). Through these projects, partners will contribute more than…
Read More...New ag business program focuses on direct meat sales
The changing nature of the meat industry, even before the advent of COVID-19, may be offering producers new opportunities if they decide to sell direct. But that’s a big step.…
Read More...USDA seeks input on ready-to-go technologies and practices for Agriculture Innovation Agenda
To further the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) work on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA), USDA today announced it is seeking public- and private-sector input on the most innovative technologies…
Read More...New Mexico Healthy Soil Program accepting applications
The deadline for eligible entities to submit individual applicants’ applications (and their own eligible entity applications) to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) for the NMDA Healthy Soil Program is 5:00 p.m.…
Read More...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...Black Willow Ranch seeks ranch manager
Black Willow Ranch in northern New Mexico (1.5 hours north of Santa Fe) is seeking a ranch manager. Follow link for a detailed job description. Inquiries should be sent to sparksbrothers@gmail.com.
Read More...HMI’s Regen Ag Mentoring Program accepting applications
HMI’s Regen Ag Mentoring Program (RAMP) provides new and experienced producers with the opportunity to accelerate their implementation and practice of regenerative agriculture. Each peer-to-peer producer group is facilitated by…
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