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‘Very limited’ describes $2.7B in specialty crops aid
“We have collectively developed specific proposals supported by the broad fruit and vegetable industry to outline our needs to USDA and the administration.”
Up to $3B of agricultural products to be bought by USDA
As part of the April 17 announcement of a $19 billion Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, USDA on April 19 announced that it is exercising authority under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to purchase and distribute up to $3 billion of ag... more
Breaking: Coronavirus impact brings $19B in aid that includes farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced April 17 the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to... more
Breaking: $19 billion food assistance program includes farm relief
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced April 17 the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response to... more
Corporate boost helps American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund
American Farmland Trust’s Farmer Relief Fund received a much needed infusion of cash over the last couple weeks, with corporations that rely on farmers making commitments to serve the growing number of applications. According to a news releas... more
Farm Bureau encourages farmers to participate in USDA labor survey
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging farmers to respond to a USDA survey about farm workers’ hours and wages. The survey information is used to provide accurate measures of the farm labor force and wages paid, which affect labor program wa... more
Department of Labor sets $91.8M to assist migrant, seasonal farm workers
The U.S. Department of Labor announced April 13 the availability of up to $91.8 million in grant funding to support the economic stability of farmworkers through the National Farmworker Jobs Program. Overseen by the department’s Employment and T... more
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