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News Release: The USDA-led Rural Partners Network will help create new and lasting economic opportunities for people in five community networks
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in Use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number on Oct. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Moffitt: 'Grant programs provide crucial funding for projects, including farm to institution efforts'

Projects that expand and strengthen local and regional food systems got a boost Oct. 19 through grant awards of more than $64 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
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Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in Use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number discussed on Oct. 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Expands Rural Partners Network to North Carolina

News Release: ELM CITY, N.C., Oct. 27, 2022 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the expansion of the Rural Partners Network (RPN) to several communities in North Carolina. RPN is an all-of-government program that partners with rural people to access resources and funding to create local jobs, build infrastructure and support long-term economic stability on their own terms.
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Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number discussed on Oct. 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America

News Release: Funding Includes Awards Made Possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Collection in Use Without an OMB Control Number on Oct. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2032

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 – On November 7, 2022, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2032 report prepared in support of the President’s annual budget process as defined in the Budget Control Act. These ...
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Biden-Harris Administration Provides $759 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Communities Across Rural America

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 27, 2022 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is providing $759 million to bring high-speed internet access (PDF, 204 KB) to people living and working across 24 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and Palau. Today’s investments...
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Agriculture Department discusses Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Collection in Use Without an OMB Control Number on Oct. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice of Request for Approval of an Existing Information Collection in Use Without an Office of Management and Budget Control Number discussed on Oct. 27 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Invests $14.2 Million in 52 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $14.2 million in 52 grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. This investment, which includes American Rescue Plan Act funds, will allow grant recipients to expand access to nutritious foods, foster ...
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Agriculture Department publishes notice on Oct. 26

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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USDA Launches Loan Assistance Tool to Enhance Equity and Customer Service

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process. This uniform application process will help to ensure all farm loan applicants receive equal support and have a consistent customer experience with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) regardless of their individual circumstances.
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USDA Designates Six Kansas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...
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Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Specified Risk Materials discussed on Oct. 26 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Food Waste Reduction through Farm to School Programs

Release: By Monique Feeny, Supervisory Management Services Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
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Deputy Secretary Bronaugh To Lead East Africa Agribusiness Trade Mission

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – Representatives from 32 agribusiness and farm organizations will join Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 31 - Nov. 4.
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Come to the Table: Bringing Healthcare and Nutrition Together

Release: By USDAs Office of Communications Staff.
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