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COATESVILLE, PA — State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, announced that the Coatesville Are School District will receive $146,900 in U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants which …
$147K in Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grants Announced for Coatesville Area School District Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has extended, through Sept. 30, the eviction moratorium for homeowners of properties financed or guaranteed by USDA.
Biden-Harris Administration Extends Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson recently announced that USDA is investing $14 million in rural economic development projects …
USDA Invests $14 Million in Rural Economic Development Projects in 10 States Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced an investment of over $21.8 million to 1890 Land-grant Institutions to support research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities at …
USDA Invests Over $21.8M to Build Agricultural Capacity at HBCUs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal entities …
$16.6 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced losses due to …
USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers Read More
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 …
USDA Awards $12 Million in Farm to School Grants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of …
USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania K-12 schools will have the option to continue offering free nutritious school meals during the 2021-22 school year, announced the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Free School Meals Will Continue In Upcoming School Year Read More