Agriculture
Washington County Fair Scheduled for July 5-10, Strict Guidelines Expected
(SALEM) – The Washington County 4-H Council and the Washington County Purdue Extension Office have decided to hold an in-person fair at the Washington County…
USDA Delivers Relief To America’s Farmers And Ranchers Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up…
Lawrence County 4-H Fair Transitioning to Virtual Format
(BEDFORD) – After much deliberation, the July 2020 Lawrence County 4-H Fair will be transitioning to a virtual format. “This was a painstaking, humble decision…
FSA Expands Set-Aside Loan Provision For Customers Impacted By COVID-19
(WASHINGTON) – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will broaden the use of the Disaster Set-Aside (DSA) loan provision, normally used in the wake of natural disasters,…
USDA To Provide $1 Billion In Loan Guarantees For Rural Businesses And Ag Producers
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the Department is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural…
USDA Announces Details Of Direct Assistance To Farmers Through The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in…
USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves The Way For Meals For Kids To Continue Through Summer
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the extension of three nationwide waivers, giving child nutrition program operators the flexibility they need…
Dairy Business Association, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Applaud Farmers To Families Food Box Program
(GREEN BAY, Wis.) — The Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today applauded the Agriculture Department for awarding $317 million in contracts to…
Secretary Perdue Issues Letters On Meat Packing Expectations
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last night sent the following two letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat…
Clint Deck Named New Orange County Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator
(PAOLI) – Clint Deck is the new Orange County Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Development Educator. He began in the position on April 1st. Deck grew…
