AgrAbility News
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2024 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Now Open
Return Ballots by December 2 MADISON, Nov. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots last week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs…
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USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Until December 13
$58 Million Available, Program Improvements Include Increased Payment Rate and Production Cap MADISON, Nov. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. This extension gives organic dairy producers two additional weeks to apply for the program. Eligible…
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USDA Launches Assistance Network to Support Financially Distressed Farmers and Ranchers
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative Agreements, this national network will connect distressed borrowers with individualized assistance…
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USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov.
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USDA Accepts More Than 2.2 Million Acres Through 2024 Grassland, General and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Offers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 2.2 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Grassland, General, and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signups administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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AgrAbility of Wisconsin to host Neighbor-to-Neighbor networking event in Fall Creek Sep. 5
Join AgrAbility of Wisconsin for a Neighbor-to-Neighbor event on Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 9:00am – 11:00am at Larry Wathke’s dairy operation at S9870 Co Hwy KK, Fall Creek, WI 54742. During this event, you’ll have a brief tour of Larry’s farm, learn about assistive technology, and be able to network with your neighbors. You’ll…
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USDA Announces August 14 Application Deadline for Emergency Relief Program Assistance for Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2022 Natural Disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14, 2024.
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AT Item of the Month: Personal Fan
Things are heating up this summer! The assistive technology item for July is a personal fan. Personal fans can help you stay cool while working outside in the heat. This year’s heat and humidity are no joke, and it’s important to protect yourself from heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This personal…
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Wisconsin Impacted by Tornadoes and Flooding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
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USDA Expands Funding Opportunities for Specialty Crop Growers to Help Offset On-Farm Food Safety Expenses for 2024 and 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. The program has also been expanded to include assistance…
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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.