by Tammy Thornton | Dec 12, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad recently announced that USDA is strengthening its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a network of 25 organizations to help people in rural and...
by Tammy Thornton | Dec 4, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
The Envision Greater Fond du Lac Agri-Business Council Agricultural Ambassador Program received the 2023 Ag in the Classroom Agriculture Literacy Leadership Award during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting on Sunday, December 3. The ALL Award was...
by Tammy Thornton | Nov 28, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced five Wisconsin companies will receive a DATCP Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grant in 2023. BLBW is a competitive grant program designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s...
by Tammy Thornton | Nov 21, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create jobs and expand access to new and better market opportunities for...
by Tammy Thornton | Nov 16, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
Department Highlights Partnership on National Rural Health Day On National Rural Health Day, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to provide technical assistance to rural hospitals...
by Tammy Thornton | Nov 9, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $1.2 billion in loans and grants to spur economic development, catalyze rural prosperity and advance equity through rural cooperatives in 36 states and Puerto...