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USDA: 100 Days Update

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 — Since January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to Build Back Better. From the American Rescue Plan to the American Jobs Plan and now with the introduction of the American Families Plan, action has been taken to provide relief to the...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Small Business Event Woman-Owned Small Business Focus

Mar 26, 2024

In honor of celebrating Women’s History Month, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a Small Business Connections Event focusing on Woman-Owned Small Businesses.

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USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Create New Economic Opportunities and Grow Markets in Local Communities

Washington, Sept. 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America's specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards. The funding includes 54 block grants to U.S. states and...

Obama Administration Seeks Applicants for First Phase of 'Investing in Manufacturing Communities' Partnership

This Press Release is cross-posted from the Department of Commerce Office of Public Affairs. You may view the original press release here. Effort will encourage an improved approach to economic development around the country The Obama administration today announced that it is accepting applications...

USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration

(WASHINGTON, January 30, 2018) -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. announced at the White House today a formal agreement aimed at making the oversight of food more efficient and effective by bolstering coordination between the two agencies. The formal...

In Major Step to Implement American Rescue Plan, USDA Announces Membership of Newly Formed Equity Commission

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2022 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the members of the newly established Equity Commission and its Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Commission will hold its first public meeting on February 28, 2022. As authorized and funded by the American Rescue...

American Rescue Plan

USDA Forest Service Invests More Than $232M to Support Schools, Roads, Other Services as Part of Investing in America Agenda

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced it is issuing more than $232 million to support public schools, roads and other municipal services through the agency’s Secure Rural Schools program. As the Biden-Harris administration invests in ways...

Inflation Reduction Act Infrastructure

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains, Level the Playing Field for Growers, and Lower Prices for American Consumers

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more support, resources, and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain, promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors and...

American Rescue Plan

As part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps, USDA Launches New Working Lands Climate Corps to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders on Climate-Smart Agriculture

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new effort to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. As part of President Biden’s historic American Climate Corps initiative, the Working Lands Climate Corps will provide technical training...

USDA Seeks Fellowship Applications for Future Agricultural Scientists, Science Educators

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $18.9 million in competitive grants to support fellowships and other higher education training projects in food, nutrition, natural resources and agriculture fields. These fellowships are administered...