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USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Laura

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the...

Disaster

USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Signup for...

Vice President Pence and Secretary Perdue Briefed on Hurricane Michael

(Washington, D.C., October 11, 2018) – Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue were briefed today on the potential impacts of Hurricane Michael as it relates to agriculture and rural communities in the storm’s path. Participating in the briefing via conference line...

USDA Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Harvey that USDA has programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in the regional, State...

Research and Science

December 20, 2016

From fostering continued economic growth and opportunities for farmers and ranchers to addressing food security to preserving a safe, sustainable, affordable U.S. food and fiber system, the United States is a leader in global agriculture. Each day, the work of USDA scientists and researchers touches...

USDA Offers Resources, Adds Flexibilities to Disaster Assistance Programs to Help Hurricane Helene-Impacted Farmers, Foresters and Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts. USDA is also putting in place...

USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Zeta

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding communities, farmers, ranchers and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Zeta that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand...

El USDA ayuda a los agricultores, ganaderos y comunidades afectadas por el huracán Fiona

WASHINGTON, 29 de septiembre de 2022 - El Secretario de Agricultura, Tom Vilsack, ha ordenado al Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA) que ayude en los esfuerzos de recuperación de los agricultores, ganaderos y residentes afectados por el huracán Fiona. El personal del USDA en las...

Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee Members

March 30, 2023

The Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Original selected members were appointed to one, two, and three-year terms with the possibility of being reappointed for one additional term. Newly appointed...

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USDA Efforts for Coexistence

March 10, 2015

U.S. farmers in the 21st Century engage in many forms of agriculture, including conventional, organic, identity-preserved, and genetically engineered (GE) crop production. USDA is unequivocal in its supports for all these forms of agriculture. We need all of them to meet our country's collective...