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As the summer growing season comes to a close, farmers across the country begin gathering their crops to sort, package and sell, and preparing their fields for colder months to come. Farming is a difficult profession, but an immensely important one. That’s why, particularly at this time of year, we thank our dedicated farmers, not only for their incredibly hard work, but also for the crucial service they provide—feeding our country and the world.
In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Onelisa Garza To wrap up our Women’s Week blog series, we hear from Onelisa Garza, a current college senior at Texas A&M University, Kingsville who was raised in the small town of Linn, Texas. USDA CREP Buffers Clean Water and Help Restore Chesapeake Bay At the English farm in York County, Pennsylvania, you’ll find a comfortable streamside setting that includes a babbling brook, clear water, singing birds, and a thriving young stand of trees — all nestled in a productive cropland setting. Research Shows that Farm to School Works! Happy National Farm to School Month! Every October, the USDA Farm to School team is overwhelmed with stories of how farm to school programs are affecting kids, producers, and communities. In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Ann Veneman As part of our Women’s Week blog series, Ann Veneman shares her perspective as the first and only woman who has held the title of Secretary of Agriculture. GroupGAP: Food Safety Assurance for Growers and Buyers Big and Small In the produce industry, food safety is front and center on everyone’s mind. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released some of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rules, and retailers are looking to buy from FSMA-compliant suppliers. In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Anita Adalja Today in our Women’s Week blog series, we speak with Anita Adalja, the Farm Manager at Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture. Community Unites to Help At-Risk New England Cottontail A New Hampshire community came together to help restore habitat for the New England cottontail, a native rabbit of the region. A New Online Tool to Help Growers Select the Right Cover Crop Whether you’re a home gardener or a commercial grower of vegetables, cotton, or other agricultural crops, as soon as the growing season is over, you may want to consider planting cover crops—grasses, legumes and small grains that protect and improve the soil. In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Tyra Jonas Today in our Women’s Week blog series, we feature Tyra Jonas, a college freshman from the small town of Ravenna, Michigan where the smell of pickles and cheering from the football stadium isn’t uncommon. In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Katy Coba This week, USDA Deputy Secretary Harden begins her next generation of agriculture tour where she will visit with young leaders across the country to discuss the future of agriculture.
In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Stopping the spread of rabies, thirty years of food safety advice, and recognizing outstanding efforts.
Vilsack unveils nearly $2.6 million in grants for Pine Ridge (Associated Press) Nearly $2.6 million in grants for economic development efforts on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are going to projects ranging from water and waste disposal at a tribal college to training businesses on buffalo meat processing, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday during a visit to the area. USDA Helps Rural Businesses Create Jobs and Increase Economic Opportunities (Bladen Journal) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently awarded nearly $20 million through 385 grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural small businesses. USDA Secretary visits Pine Ridge (KEVN-TV) The secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture made a big announcement Tuesday during his visit to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack toured both the Oglala Lakota College and the Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation to announce more than $2–million dollars in grants that will go into six projects to support economic development and improve the economy on the reservation. Combating Rural Poverty (RFDTV)[VIDEO] Over six million Americans in rural areas live in poverty, including about 1.5 million children. Editorial Board: A new generation could reverse the decline in farmers (News-Observer 10/1) Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden came to the Triangle this week to encourage young people to consider a future in farming. Federal Grant Will Provide Training For Non-White Farmers (Wisconsin Public Radio) Only 1 percent of Wisconsin farm owners are ethnic minorities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will grant $500,000 to organizations in Wisconsin that provide resources and training to underrepresented farmers. No Time to Waste (U.S. News & World Report) Word is beginning to spread: 40 percent of our food is thrown away each year. Americans waste food all along the supply chain, from farm to fork, and it is one of the country's largest environmental challenges. USDA Funds Rural Businesses, Including Five New Mexico Projects (KRWG) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded nearly $20 million through 385 grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural small businesses. USDA announces grants benefitting Panhandle (KOTA) Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday announced 385 grants through the Rural Business Development Grant program totaling $336,489. Duke University campus farm revolutionizing farmers (WRAL) Duke University is known for its collegiate gothic architecture and church spire, but there is also something more down to earth—the Duke campus farm. USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden talks food future at Duke (Herald Sun) The future of food production and access will depend on agriculture’s integration with other fields, U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden told Duke University students Wednesday. Women Are More Likely To Farm In Idaho Than Iowa (Boise Public Radio)[AUDIO/INFOGRAPHIC] If you're a woman in agriculture, you're more likely to farm in Oregon than in Idaho. Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg (AgNet West) From the classroom to the farm to the boardroom, women in agriculture are helping to pave the way for a better future. Machias group’s antipoverty program gets financial boost (Bangor Daily News) A new two-generational program aimed at ending poverty in Washington County got a nice boost Friday. The Obama administration announced that the Community Caring Collaborative in Machias was named one of 10 Rural Impact Demonstration sites in the country. Pine Ridge getting $2.6M for economic development (Associated Press) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing nearly $2.6 million in grant funding for economic development efforts on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. USDA announces $8.4M to aid next generation of farmers (Feedstuffs) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. USDA infographics showcase women in agriculture (Farm Futures) 969,672. That's the number of women farmers in the United States, according to data USDA released in infographic form on Monday. USDA deputy visits Saul High School (Philadelphia Tribune) U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden said she left the city’s Walter Biddle Saul High School this week with a favorable impression after touring its 130-acre campus with livestock and field crops. Veteran farmers thrive with USDA, DoD partnership (Fayetteville Observer) A partnership between the USDA and the Department of Defense has expanded to ensure service members know there are loans, grants, training and technical assistance for careers in agriculture.
Broadcast Date: Tue, September 29, 2015 The signs of autumn are upon us in some areas of the country. (Susan Carter and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey) IS FARMLAND AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTEMENT? Broadcast Date: Mon, September 28, 2015 Using a price-to-cash rents ratio is one way to determine if ag land would make a good investment for you. (Rod Bain and Michael Langemeier of Purdue University Extension) GREAT CORN AND SOYBEAN PROGRESS THIS WEEK Broadcast Date: Mon, September 28, 2015 Warm weather across the Plains and Midwest gave way to prosperous crop maturation. (Susan Carter and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey) ACTUALITY: COTTON HARVEST IS PROCEEDING Broadcast Date: Mon, September 28, 2015 USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says cotton harvest is underway in several areas. ACTUALITY: PEANUT HARVEST AND CONDITION Broadcast Date: Mon, September 28, 2015 USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the peanuts are being harvested ahead schedule and condition is pretty good. ACTUALITY: RICE HARVEST UPDATE Broadcast Date: Mon, September 28, 2015 USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the latest on this week’s rice progress.
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