April 8, 2021MERGER ANNOUNCED ... Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit announce merger plans The newly merged association is expected to begin operation on January 1, 2022 READ MORE
April 8, 2021LEADERSHIP ... USDA seeks nominees for Cattlemen's Beef Board Nominations are due June 6, 2021 for 32 producer and three importer seats READ MORE
March 31, 2021elections ... FCE encourages stockholders to vote in 2021 Director Elections Ballots must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12 READ MORE
March 28, 2021CAPTURED ... Steak-out: Runaway steer has been recaptured The steer took off Feb. 4 when a wholesaler lost control of it outside Rhode Island Beef & Veal READ MORE
March 24, 2021RESEARCH ... USDA awards over $11.5M to help small & mid-sized farms 24 grants awarded to 20 universities and organizations READ MORE
February 24, 2021ANIMAL WELFARE ... FACT grants to 56 farms in 33 states Grants boost animal welfare, environmental health, farmer livelihoods READ MORE
February 18, 2021oyster growers ... Oyster reef restoration initiative for RI oyster growers Sign up to participate in USDA oyster reef restoration initiative by March 19th READ MORE
February 17, 2021GRANTS AVAILABLE ... Grants open to Northeast dairy businesses for agritourism A total of $150,000 is available and the deadline for applications is March 16 READ MORE
February 16, 2021UPCOMING EVENT ... Harvest New England conference goes virtual Eighth biennial Harvest New England Agricultural Marketing Conference & Trade Show will be virtual READ MORE
January 31, 2021MANAGEMENT ... New England Farmers' Market Managers Seminar Five workshops will be held over two days on February 22 and 23 READ MORE