FISHING POLICY ...
SEARCHING FOR LAND ...
Farmers receive help to find farmland
Land Access Project enters phase 3 with help of USDA beginning farmer grant
CHEESE POLICY ...
Severe consequences for dairy over cheese names
Severe consequences for if U.S. fails to confront EU on common food names
GRANTS AWARDED ...
38 family farmers across 19 states earn grants
Grants awarded for projects that improve farm animal welfare and build capacity
UPDATED WEBSITE ...
New look for Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative
NEBPI works on behalf of beef, dairy and veal producers within the Northeast U.S. region
SHELLFISH ...
R.I. offers new commercial fishing licenses
33 new quahog endorsements, 6 new soft shell clam endorsements will be issued
SURVEY ...
Survey of New England beef farmers closes March 3
What do entry-level beef cattle farmers need to know to be successful in New England?
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...
NOFA/RI announces winter conference keynote
Jack Algiere of Stone Barns Center will keynote the NOFA/RI Winter Conference
FOOD SAFETY ...
Perdue recalls chicken nuggets due to allergens
Products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label
COMMUNITY SUPPORT ...