Policy Issue: Facts About Agricultural Subsidies – Are They Worth It?
The following information on farm subsidies was compiled by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Although it is a presentation of [...]
Financing
USDA Secretary Vilsack Urging Farmers and Farm Businesses to Apply for Value-Added Producer Grants by November 30th
USDA NEWS RELEASE Release No. 0584.09 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 Original at: https://bit.ly/7SVAYp AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK URGES FARMERS AND [...]
Applications for Community Food Projects Grant Program Due by Nov. 19th
Due Dates for CFGs, SCRI, IPM: A reminder that grant applications for the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are due by November 19. For more information, [...]
USDA Announces $17 Million in Grants to Train New and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
USDA Announces $17 Million in Grants to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers For the full Story from USDA, go to: [...]
For New Farmers: Application Deadline For Value Added Producer Grants
The Application Deadline for USDA’s Value Added Producer Grants is Fast Approaching (Nov 30th) Check out the Federal Register for More Details at: [...]
Marketing trends for organic foods-a useful tool for those creating a business plan or have markets selling organic
From Mich-Organic: Organic foods now occupy prominent shelf space in the produce and dairy aisles of most mainstream U.S. food retailers. The marketing boom has pushed retail [...]
Beginning Farmer Center Hosts Fall Webinar Series on Whole Farm Planning, Legal Issues, Enterprise Development, Financing, and More
Fall Webinar Series Iowa State University’s Beginning Farmer Center and the Practical Farmers of Iowa team up this fall 2009 to broadcast 8 new webinars to assist [...]
Farm Risk Planning and Management
Risk is an inherent part of farming. And farm risk planning is an important activity that every farmer should consider. The following resources will be archived permanently [...]
Featured Organization: Equity Trust, Inc.
Equity Trust “is a small, national non-profit organization committed to changing the spirit and character of our material relationships. We help communities to gain [...]
Beginning Farmer Project Announces Fall Online Course
Beginning Farmer Project Announces Fall Online Course Are you a new or aspiring farmer who would like some guidance in the development of a farm enterprise, but has been [...]
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