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Tennessee Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

ATTRA

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses and to support the development of value-added products for consumers.

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Michigan Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

ATTRA

Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.

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Nebraska Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

ATTRA

million for equipment and infrastructure projects to Nebraska food and farm businesses and other eligible entities including nonprofits, local government entities, tribal governments, schools, and hospitals. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will work in partnership with the USDA to award $2.5

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in New Mexico

ATTRA

USDA’s RFSI grant program seeks to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, fair wages, and new and safe job opportunities.

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Letter Opposing Spartz Amendment on “Checkoff” Programs

NASDA

Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to reach out to our organizations directly with any questions or concerns.

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Industry Ag News 9/22

Agwired

Farm Foundation , an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its 2024 annual suite of awards celebrating significant achievements in the agriculture and food sectors. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers honored U.S. A modest rebound in U.S. million to $370.9

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On The Ground: Your Dog’s Food Probably Comes From a Factory Farm. Meet Some Folks Who Want to Change That

Modern Farmer

. “Dog food” is regulated loosely compared to human fare, allowing even meat deemed unfit for human consumption due to things such as disease and contamination and moldy grains , a recipe for endless pet food recalls. Farm Hounds Family farms often struggle to stay profitable as agriculture becomes more concentrated.

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