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Texas Artic Conditions Leave Losses, Damage in its Wake

2021-03-15T17:16:23-05:00

By: Tucker Wilson March 15 –  Texas’ small producers felt the detrimental extent of February’s North American winter storm, unofficially referred to as Uri, with wide-reaching effects on everything from crops to cattle and foliage, according to preliminary data. Small-scale horticulture producers lost gardens, crops, citrus trees, and the freeze also damaged irrigation systems. ...

Texas Artic Conditions Leave Losses, Damage in its Wake2021-03-15T17:16:23-05:00

Relief bill is most significant legislation for Black farmers since Civil Rights Act, experts say

2021-03-12T10:05:34-06:00

A little-known element of President Biden’s massive stimulus relief package would pay billions of dollars to disadvantaged farmers — benefiting Black farmers in a way that some experts say no legislation has since the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Of the $10.4 billion in the American Rescue Plan that will support agriculture, approximately half ...

Relief bill is most significant legislation for Black farmers since Civil Rights Act, experts say2021-03-12T10:05:34-06:00

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/ Land Assistance Fund

2021-03-12T10:02:36-06:00

East Point, GA (March 4, 2021) - The Federation is urging strategic partners, supporters, and members to rally behind the bill that will repeal major injuries to farmers of color. The American Rescue plan, which includes up to $16.1 billion in agriculture and food provisions, landed a success in the house on Feb. 27, raising ...

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/ Land Assistance Fund2021-03-12T10:02:36-06:00

How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow

2021-02-24T16:12:58-06:00

NEW YORK — The deadly winter storms that have wreaked havoc in large swaths of the country recently can also damage trees and shrubs. Snow can of course enhance the look of yards and gardens, visually knitting together the plants, fences, even lawn furniture in a sea of white. But it also can bring down ...

How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow2021-02-24T16:12:58-06:00

From Stuck Tractors To Dumped Milk: Snowstorm Throws Texas Farmers A ‘Curveball’

2021-02-22T16:23:42-06:00

KERA | By Stella M. Chávez - Texas farmers say this week's winter storm was unlike anything they've experienced before. The below-freezing temperatures as well as power and water outages have severely disrupted the country's food supply chain. Heather and John Paul Dineen said they did everything they could to prepare their farm for the ...

From Stuck Tractors To Dumped Milk: Snowstorm Throws Texas Farmers A ‘Curveball’2021-02-22T16:23:42-06:00

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

2020-05-11T12:36:13-05:00

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $3 million for grants through its new Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects through two categories, Planning Projects and Implementation Projects. USDA will accept ...

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production2020-05-11T12:36:13-05:00

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

2020-04-29T14:01:44-05:00

USDA and its Federal partners have programs that can be used to provide immediate and long-term assistance to rural communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide2020-04-29T14:01:44-05:00

COVID-19 Resources and Information for Farmers and Ranchers, Homeowners, and Landowners

2020-03-30T09:42:45-05:00

Farmers and ranchers may have many questions and are looking for answers during this challenging time. In addition to the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html, useful resources and information can be found on the USDA website, https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus. Find answers to frequently asked questions about: Access to Food Food Safety Forestry Services Access to USDA Service Centers Critical ...

COVID-19 Resources and Information for Farmers and Ranchers, Homeowners, and Landowners2020-03-30T09:42:45-05:00

Farmer Veteran Coalition COVID-19 Response

2020-03-26T16:43:53-05:00

As the world reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, one group of Americans is providing the fuel to keep us going - our farmers! Planting cannot be postponed. Birthing animals cannot be canceled. Springtime does not wait until next year. Many of our small, independent farmer veterans are getting hit hard. Farmers markets are closing. Farm-to-school ...

Farmer Veteran Coalition COVID-19 Response2020-03-26T16:43:53-05:00