USDA Now Accepting Applications for Available Funds to Help Cover Organic Certification Costs
Missouri, May 16, 2024 – Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category. FSA is now accepting applications, and organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses incurred from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024. FSA will issue payments as applications are received and approved.
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
BOZEMAN, June 1, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production is accepting proposals for planning and innovation projects, and these grants are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.
USDA Announces Loan Rates for 2024-Crop Peanuts
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WASHINGTON, June 6, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced 2024-crop loan rates for four types of peanuts. The rates take effect Aug 1, 2024, the beginning of the peanut crop year.
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 27, 2021 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production is accepting proposals for planning and innovation projects, and these grants are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture.
USDA Reminds Louisiana Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
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Alexandria, Louisiana, June 10, 2024 – Agricultural producers in Louisiana should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete.
USDA Offers Targeted Farm Loan Funding for Underserved Groups and Beginning Farmers
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(NASHVILLE, TN) – June 3, 2021 -- USDA Tennessee Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director, Tyeisha L. Samples, reminds producers that FSA offers targeted farm ownership and farm operating loans to assist underserved applicants as well as beginning farmers and ranchers.