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Michigan Food Hubs and Farm Stops Grant Program

ATTRA

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is offering a one-time grant opportunity to strengthen Michigan food hubs and farm stops. Applications are due February 21, 2025. The maximum award amount is $50,000.

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2024

NASDA

Pesticide Regulation In 43 states and Puerto Rico, the state department of agriculture is a co-regulatory partner with EPA and is responsible for administering, implementing and enforcing the production, labeling, distribution, sale, use and disposal of pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act which establishes a rigorous, (..)

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Sowing impact: Latest crop of LAMP awards continue to bolster farm economies

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The combination of programs ensures they each have permanent funding and encourages coordination between the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Rural Development.

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Op-Ed | Microfinance Empowers Women and Builds Community Resilience

Food Tank

In 2013, when GAIN formed a partnership with Nidan and the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society— JEEViKA , which is an autonomous body under the Government of Bihar’s Department of Rural Development.

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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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Missouri Innovation Center cultivates growth in local agribusinesses

Todays Farmer Magazine

million grant from USDA Rural Development, the center offers free services for agricultural producers working to take their value-added businesses to the next level. When producers can mobilize production, marketing and distribution, they can meet market demand and give consumers access to locally produced products.

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How to Start Community Agroforestry Projects: Advice from 11 Forest Gardens

ATTRA

American Forests has a tool called the Tree Equity Score, which tells you how evenly distributed trees are in your city and your specific neighborhood. USDA Plant Hardiness maps can help you determine what plants grow best in your climate. There are lots of ways to find land for a community forest garden.

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