USDA awards nearly $19M to enhance food safety research
The USDA announced awards totaling nearly $19M for research projects on food safety. Thirty-six grantees (some with multiple projects) were selected for funding, and all will focus on ensuring the …
USDA: $10M for minority, tribal and veteran producers
The USDA has announced nearly $10M in new funding to support minority, tribal and veteran agricultural producers, through its 2501 program. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition reports: “For decades, the …
USDA funding connects more farmers with schools
In a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to strengthening community food systems, the USDA announced more than $5M in funding for 82 projects linking farmers with school cafeterias. The Farm …
USDA announces $6.5M in grants to improve plant health
The USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $6.5M in grants through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program this week. The grants will fund research to …