USDA Awards $12 Million in Farm to School Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $12 million in Farm to School Grants this year, announcing awards to 176 grantees, the most projects funded since …
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USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — The USDA recently announced it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat and poultry processing to make agricultural markets …
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FDA Issues Systems Recognition Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. …
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USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Purchase Healthy Food for Food Insecure Americans and Build Food Bank Capacity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of up to $1 billion, including $500 million in American Rescue Plan funding, in The Emergency Food …
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Nutritious Foods From Local Farms Available to Pennsylvania Students and Schools
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging schools, child care centers, and summer meal sites to participate in the Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month Program and other …
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Agriculture Secretary Highlights Administration Investments to Build Urban Food Sovereignty
YORK, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently toured gardens throughout the City of York and discussed the ability of farms in Pennsylvania’s urban spaces to stomp out food apartheid …
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Commonwealth Funds 42 Projects To Improve Urban Agriculture Infrastructure
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced approval for $500,000 in funding to support 42 projects through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Urban Agriculture Grant Program. The projects funded include everything from …
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$445,000 in PA Farm Bill Funds Available for Research Projects
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is calling for proposals for research projects that will strengthen and grow Pennsylvania’s poultry, swine, lamb, sheep and goat farming industries. Funded by …
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USDA Boosts Food Assistance for Homeless Young Adults Seeking Refuge in Shelters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that young adults under the age of 25 experiencing homelessness will now be able to receive meals at emergency …
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