AgrAbility News
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Local Food Purchase Assistance Program
November 2, 2022 — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has signed a $2.94 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service to create the Wisconsin Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. The new program aims to strengthen local and regional food systems, support Wisconsin farmers,…
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Risk Coverage Program Enrollment Open
Deadline for changes and enrollment is March 15, 2023 Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and producers have until March 15, 2023, to…
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Quick tips for Farm Safety & Health Week
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USDA Offers CLEAR30 Option for Producers to Enroll Land with Expiring Conservation Contracts
Water Quality-Focused Program Builds Upon CRP Contracts MADISON, Wisconsin, April 1, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the signup period for its Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers initiative (CLEAR30) — a nationwide opportunity for certain landowners and agricultural producers currently implementing water quality practices through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to…
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Deadline Extended to Enroll in 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage
USDA has extended the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for program year 2022. The deadline to apply for 2022 coverage is now March 25, 2022. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) opened…
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USDA Expands Partnerships for Conservation Through Its Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the Nation’s agricultural producers and private landowners. In direct response to feedback from state agencies, Tribes, non-profits and other groups, USDA has updated CREP’s rule regarding matching fund requirements, and invested in additional staff to work directly with…
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USDA Provides Additional Pandemic Assistance to Hog Producers
Farm Service Agency Will Begin Taking Applications on Dec. 15 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new program to assist hog producers who soldhogs through a negotiated sale during the period in which these producers faced the greatestreduction in market prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program(SMHPP) is…
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USDA Builds Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic. USDA will make $20 million available through the new Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) as part of USDA’s broader Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, which…
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DWD Updates Policies Supporting Self-Employed People with Disabilities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 16, 2021CONTACT: DWD Communications, 608-266-2722CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov MADISON – New changes to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Existing Business policy will make it easier for self-employed individuals with disabilities to access funds for assistive technology. With input from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)…
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DATCP’s “Rural Realities” Podcast Returns for Second Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 8, 2021Contact: Morgan Cavitt, Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5041morgan.cavitt@wisconsin.gov MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Farm Center kicks of the second season of its “Rural Realities” podcast. The first episode features Amanda Harguth, AgrAbility of Wisconsin outreach specialist, who will discuss how AgrAbility…
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This material is based upon work supported by the AgrAbility of Wisconsin project award no. 2022-41590-38131 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.