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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced the strengthening of a longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The move is intended to create …
ICYMI: USDA and SBA Strengthen Ties to Boost Rural Economy and Job Creation Read More
In a recent announcement, Isabel Casillas Guzman, the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has revealed an enhanced collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aimed at …
SBA and USDA Join Forces to Boost Rural Economy and Job Creation Read More
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman has expressed strong disapproval of a resolution presented by Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) that aims to overturn the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s recent guidance …
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman Criticizes Resolution on School Nutrition Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited New Bethany Choice Food Pantry in Bethlehem to announce awards of more than $1.6 million to 40 food banks, pantries, shelters, …
PA Dept. of Ag Awards $1.6 Million to 39 Foodbanks, Pantries, and Soup Kitchens Across Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania has been awarded over $1 million in federal funds for 11 projects aimed at enhancing the visibility, quality, and competitiveness of the state’s horticultural specialty crops. The …
Pennsylvania Secures $1 Million in Federal Grants to Supercharge Vegetable, Fruit, Nut, and Nursery Crop Sales Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of over $12.5 million as part of the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) …
USDA Cultivates Tech Innovation for Food and Agriculture: Unlocking Public Good through Technology Transfer Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) recently announced $72.9 million awarded to 55 states and territories through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grant …
USDA Grants $72.9M to Boost U.S. Specialty Crop Producers; Reaches $1B Milestone in Program Investments Read More
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $150 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in history, available …
U.S. Department of Agriculture Invests $150M to Connect Underserved, Small Acreage Forest Landowners to Emerging Climate Markets Read More
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced nearly $700 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 22 states …
USDA Invests Nearly $700 Million to Bridge the Digital Divide Read More The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of more than $33 million to support capacity-building efforts at 1890 Land-grant Universities. This investment, administered through USDA’s National Institute …
USDA Invests in Research, Extension and Education at 1890 Land-grant Universities Read More