by Tammy Thornton | Nov 6, 2023 | Agri-Business
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a listening session on Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET to invite feedback on key proposed changes and updates to the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. To register, visit the webinar page. This program...
by Tammy Thornton | Nov 2, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
Investments support 64 projects across Wisconsin Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small today announced $19.5 million in investments across three U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives that are helping farmers adopt new climate-smart agricultural...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 30, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
Apply now for the first round of fiscal year 2024 funding consideration. Applications are being taken at all USDA Service Centers in Wisconsin. Applications received after November 3rd will automatically be deferred to the next funding cycle. Farmers and forest...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 10, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
Topic: Gateway to the Agricultural Industry Workforce Join us for the next virtual workshop on October 17, 2023 Register now! Please join USDA Rural Development in a virtual workshop on programs and funding opportunities that support the agricultural workforce...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 5, 2023 | Agri-Business, Entrepreneurs
Ripon indoor farm leads the state in hydroponics The pink glow emanating from a former grocery store in downtown Ripon represents the future of farming, according to Bryan Ernst, owner of Ernessi Farms. His business is the largest hydroponic farm in Wisconsin and...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 4, 2023 | Agri-Business, Community
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development today announced that the Department is accepting applications for grants to help private nonprofit organizations improve water treatment and waste disposal systems by providing technical assistance to people in...
