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Podcast: Opportunities for Sustainable Ag

May 12, 2022

This podcast episode aims to answer an important question that recently was raised in the plenary session of USDA’s annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. The session was called “Growing Market Opportunities for Climate Smart, Sustainable Agriculture,” and it included five speakers who came from...

Media Call on Wildland Fire Forecast, Federal Preparedness, and Available Assets

Speakers: Tom Vilsack, Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture, Sally Jewell, Secretary of U.S. Department of Interior, Ernest Mitchell, U.S. Fire Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jeremy Sullens, Wildfire Analyst, Predictive Services, National Interagency Fire Center Monday...

01-1 Ethics Concerns for Farm Service Agency State Executive Directors

August 08, 2022

Purpose Controlling Statutes and Regulations Definitions Prohibited Financial Interests Conflicting Interests Representation of Others Before the Federal Government Use of Government Equipment, Space, Time, Personnel, or Information Involvement with Non-Federal Organizations Lobbying with...

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...

03-1 Ethics Concerns for Rural Development State Directors

August 08, 2022

Purpose Controlling Statutes and Regulations Definitions Conflicting Interests Conflicting Financial Interests Other Conflicting Relationships Misuse of Official Position Representations of Others Before the Federal Government Use of Government Equipment, Space, Time, Personnel, or Information...

00-1 Participation in Non-Federal Organizations

August 08, 2022

Purpose General Exclusion Authorities Definitions Personal Participation Official Participation Conferences and Internal Business Meetings Documentation of Official Participation U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - OFFICE OF ETHICS ETHICS ISSUANCE: Number 00-1 DATE: May 3, 2001 (Updated September 28...

Risk Analysis Forum

February 27, 2020

The Office of Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis sponsors a Science, Policy and Risk Forum series featuring prominent speakers on risk assessment and the intersection of risk assessment and economic analysis to build capacity in risk analysis. Four or more seminars are scheduled each year...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Key Work in 2021 to Create More and Better Markets

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2022 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack issued the following statement highlighting key accomplishments of the Department of Agriculture to create more and better markets since the Biden-Harris Administration took office on Jan. 20, 2021. The Biden-Harris...

American Rescue Plan

Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities - Legacy Site

February 07, 2022

Effective beginning 5/20/2025: Please note this site is under review and content may change. USDA is committed to supporting a diverse range of farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners through Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. This effort will expand markets for America’s climate...

Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities FAQs

February 07, 2022

Last Updated: January 30, 2023 NEW Q: Can you provide any more information on the frequency and type of reporting required for grantees for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities? A: USDA’s robust data and learning strategy for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will include requirements...