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USDA ERS Data on Private and Public Funding of Agricultural Research now Available

March 1, 2010 // 0 Comments

ERS has posted downloadable spreadsheet [without commentary] containing data for public and private funding of agricultural research and development cover the years 1970-2008 [...]

AP: Sap’s Rising – Sweet Money for Maple Syrup

March 1, 2010 // 0 Comments

Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: desk@1011now.com The sap is flowing in northern New England and officials say a spike in prices has encouraged more people to set up [...]

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION DETAILS HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING INITIATIVE

February 23, 2010 // 0 Comments

USDA Release No. 0077.10 Contact: Treasury Public Affairs (202) 622-2960 USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 HHS/ACF Press Office (202) 401-9215 OBAMA ADMINISTRATION [...]

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) 2010 Request for Applications (RFA) Now Available

February 22, 2010 // 3 Comments

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program INITIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC [...]

Guest Article: Farm Stays and Agritourism for Beginning Farmers (Information and Resources)

February 22, 2010 // 1 Comment

Beginning Farmers is proud to present this guest article on Agritourism and Farm Stays, by our friend Michelle Nowak. Be sure to check our Michelle’s blog at: [...]

Vilsack and Holder Announce ‘Pigford II’ USDA Settlement with Black Farmers

February 19, 2010 // 25 Comments

USDA Press Release No. 0072.10 Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202)720-4623; U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Communications (202) 514-2007 USDA AND DEPARTMENT OF [...]

Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) Updates and Events from Massachusetts

February 18, 2010 // 0 Comments

From the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project Greetings local poultry enthusiasts! Firstly, we want to encourage anyone interested in poultry to attend the Massachusetts [...]

Youth Farming Curriculum Updates from the National Farmers Union

February 18, 2010 // 0 Comments

Information on youth agriculture curricula from DataBarn: Updating your curriculum? National Farmers Union Youth Curriculum, 1st – 2nd grade Recommended by The Lands at [...]

Follow along with LIVE video from the 2010 Farmers for the Future Conference in St. Louis!

February 17, 2010 // 0 Comments

To follow the 2010 Farmers for the Future Conference LIVE, go to: [...]

Canadian Raw Milk Advocate Recieves Death Threats After Acquittal

February 17, 2010 // 0 Comments

Raw milk advocate says he was threatened Farmer’s acquittal appealed by Crown By TOM GODFREY, From the Toronto Sun Online “A Durham farmer who is heading a raw [...]