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Funding will support veteran farmers

“The 2501 grants ensure veterans and underserved farmers and ranchers are well positioned to start their careers in agriculture and continue to give back to the American people. These resources will help strengthen the American economy and provide assistance for those who need it most.” (Sonny Perdue)
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NSAC urges Congress to remember veterans in farm bill

"The 2018 Farm Bill, which is one month overdue but still being actively debated by the bicameral Farm Bill Conference Committee, can help veterans make the transition to meaningful careers in agriculture by including a new, innovative program: the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach (FOTO)."
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Rural communities address opioid epidemic

"New tool a one-stop-shop for all federal programs that address opioid epidemic"

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Perdue on DOL rulemaking on H-2A program

"Would allow farms to post employment opportunities online, rather than in newspapers"
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Ag mediation program celebrates 30 years

"Programs help thousands of farmers, lenders, and creditors solve challenging problems"
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Risk management education to aid farmers

Content"The organizations being selected today to receive this funding will assist producers, including limited resource, socially disadvantaged and other traditionally underserved farmers and ranchers, in managing risks and challenges in their agricultural operations. The funding also targets training for new producers and military veterans returning to farm and ranch."
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USDA receives interest in hosting ERS & NIFA

"...the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received 136 expressions of interest from parties in 35 states interested in becoming the new homes of the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)."
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Iowa to host 1st Midwest Organic Pork Conference

"This will be the first conference ever organized in the United States dedicated to presenting the best resources and information available to help expand opportunities for organic and natural pork production and distribution."
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Poultry industry improves worker safety record

"Injury and illness rates down from year ago and down 83 percent since 1994"
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Putting marginal farmlands to good use

"Many farms have areas where the ground either floods or does not retain enough water or fertilizer for crops to thrive. Such marginal lands could become useful and potentially profitable..."
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