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The U.S. Department of Agriculture "continues to make progress" in several programs that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers, the agency said in a news release.

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&&&Agriculture Department expands locally produced food program for West Virginia students
Public school children in West Virginia will have more local foods and beverages in their meal programs thanks to an agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the state.
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Pennsylvania to Participate in School Meals Demonstration Project Enabling Direct Certification Through Medicaid
Release: Contact: FNS Mid-Atlantic Region Office of Regional Communications and Partnerships. Sm.fn.ma-pa@usda.gov. HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Mid-Atlantic Region announced today that Pennsylvania is one of 14 states that have been selected...
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USDA Accepting Applications for Netherlands Agribusiness Trade Mission
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Jan. 12
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Delaware to Participate in School Meals Demonstration Project Enabling Direct Certification Through Medicaid
Release: Contact: FNS Mid-Atlantic Region Office of Regional Communications and Partnerships. Sm.fn.ma-pa@usda.gov. DOVER, DE, Jan. 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Mid-Atlantic Region announced today that Delaware is one of 14 states that have been selected to participate...

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Inflation Reduction Act Discussion Sessions discussed on Jan. 12 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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What did Agriculture Department publish on Jan. 12?
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Agriculture Department discusses Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request on Jan. 12
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Vilsack: Better access lets visitors 'experience this amazing place and support rural economies on the island at the same time'
An iconic national forest in Puerto Rico is getting $1 million from the Forest Service to improve a parking lot with just a few hundred spaces to better accommodate the thousands of cars arriving each day.
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Georgia and Tennessee to Participate in School Meals Demonstration Project Enabling Direct Certification Through Medicaid
Release: ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Southeast Region announced today Georgia and Tennessee are two of 14 states that have been selected to participate in the expansion of a demonstration project to evaluate the impact of using Medicaid eligibility data to directly certify students from low-income households to receive free and reduced-price school meals.
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Pandemic Assistance Programs and Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs discussed on Jan. 11 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Oregon to Participate in School Meals Demonstration Project Enabling Direct Certification Through Medicaid
Release: San Francisco, CA Jan.12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Western Regional Office (WRO) announced today Oregonis one of fourteen states that have been selected to participate in the expansion of a demonstration project to evaluate the impact of using Medicaid eligibility data to directly certify students from low-income households to receive free and reduced-price school meals.

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Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.

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Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Meetings for 2023 discussed on Jan. 11 by Agriculture Department
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Cross-Agency Partnership Explores the Intersection Between Nutrition Security and Behavioral Health and Wellness
Release: By Gina OBrian, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Regional Lead Nutritionist.

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USDA and National Urban League Partner To Promote Equity, Increase Nutrition Security and Expand Services In Underserved Communities Across America
News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 - Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Marc H. Morial, President of the National Urban League, announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reaffirm and strengthen the relationship between USDA and the historic civil rights organization. ...
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Agriculture Department discusses Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands; Nebraska and South Dakota; Undesirable Plant Management EIS on Jan. 11
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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USDA Reminds Producers of Continuous Certification Option for Perennial Forage
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers with perennial forage crops of an option to report their acreage once, without having to report that acreage in subsequent years, as long as there are no applicable changes on the farm. Interested producers can select the continuous certification option after USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) certifies their acreage report.

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Vilsack: 'USDA is putting the needs of farmers, ranchers and consumers at the forefront'
U.S. ranchers and farmers, meat processors and rural businesses are set to receive nearly $10 million in federal assistance to "diversify the nation's meat supply."

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