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Agriculture Department discusses Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): 2023/2024 Income Eligibility Guidelines on Feb. 21

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Agriculture Department discusses Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, Fall 2022 on Feb. 22

The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 14

NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 - Connecticut grant opened on Feb. 22.

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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 22

NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 - New York grant opened on Feb. 22.

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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 23

NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 - Caribbean Area grant opened on Feb. 22.

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USDA-NRCS grant application closes on April 22

New Mexico Conservation Technical Assistance for Outreach and Education grant opened on Feb. 22.

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USDA-NRCS offers new grant application process starting Feb. 22

Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 - Idaho grant opened on Feb. 22.

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Senator Stabenow Announces Staff Hires, Full Committee Team in Preparation of Farm Bill Process

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) announced today additional professional staff hires as the Committee gears up for the 2023 Farm Bill.

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USDA-RMA-RME offers new grant application process starting Feb. 22

Risk Management Education Partnership Program grant opened on Feb. 22.

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USDA-FAS grant application closes on April 28

McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program grant opened on Feb. 22.

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Vilsack: 'High-speed internet is a fundamental part of our partnership with rural communities'

Four projects to provide high-speed internet for rural areas in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Mississippi are receiving $63 million in grants from the third funding round of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program.

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies

News Release: HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $59 million across the country to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and create jobs in rural areas.

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USDA Invests More than $48.6 Million to Manage Risks, Combat Climate Change

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $48.6 million this year through the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership for projects that mitigate wildfire risk, improve water quality, restore forest ecosystems, and ultimately contribute to USDA’s ...

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies

News Release: HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $59 million across the country (PDF, 153 KB) to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and create jobs in rural areas.