Malcom Shorter
U.S. Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Federal Agencies
Recent News About Malcom Shorter
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment exceeding $46 million to combat food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities. This initiative also aims to promote healthy diets by enhancing access to fruits and vegetables for eligible families.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new partnership with farmers and small business owners in Pennsylvania to expand access to clean energy, create jobs, and reduce energy costs. This initiative is part of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. The funding includes 654 grants for small businesses and farms across the country to implement cost-saving, clean energy systems.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) marked a milestone in its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative during a gathering in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This program aims to enhance markets for commodities produced through climate-smart methods, aiding farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in adopting practices that improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment aimed at improving internet connectivity in rural areas across the Dakotas and eight other states. Nearly $173 million will be allocated to enhance high-speed internet access for residents, farmers, and business owners as part of the fifth round of funding from the ReConnect Program. This initiative is central to President Biden's Investing in America agenda.
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The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have announced a final rule aimed at enhancing Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB). This board is responsible for managing subsistence use on federal lands and waters in Alaska. The changes reflect the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to involving Tribal leaders in decisions that affect their communities.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the USDA's dedication to connecting local farmers with schools across the United States, serving meals to approximately 30 million children daily. In celebration of National School Lunch Week and National Farm to School Month, Vilsack noted a recent $500 million investment for schools to purchase local, unprocessed foods as part of ongoing efforts to enhance school meal programs with nutritious domestic foods.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that residents in certain areas of Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee affected by Tropical Storm Helene may qualify for food assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). This initiative aims to support approximately 982,930 households in Georgia, 152,572 in North Carolina, and 54,692 in Tennessee with grocery expenses.
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Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited the Golden Harvest Food Bank in Augusta, Georgia, to discuss efforts related to Hurricane Helene recovery. The visit included a roundtable discussion focused on the organization's role in providing food and support to families affected by the hurricane.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment exceeding $15 million to bolster agriculture-related higher education programs at Hispanic-serving Institutions (HSI) across the United States. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for Hispanic students in fields related to food and agriculture.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for producers affected by Hurricane Helene. The USDA has identified counties eligible for payments under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments, although they often do so sooner.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment exceeding $46 million to support veteran, underserved, and beginning farmers and ranchers across the United States. This initiative aims to assist new producers in entering the agriculture business while enhancing their skills and knowledge for long-term sustainability.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a series of measures aimed at fostering competition within the agricultural sector, in line with President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. The initiative seeks to create fair markets for farmers and ranchers while also aiming to reduce food prices for consumers.