EDUCATION ...
FISH FUNDS ...
FWC awards $250,000 in lionfish research funds
Will help develop innovative methods to remove lionfish from deep-water habitat
FARM TO SCHOOL ...
USDA supports local foods in schools
FNS is awarding grants to 73 projects across 43 states, the District of Columbia and Guam
AG EDUCATION ...
Ritchie secures $50,000 for ag academy
Funds will support education at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Agricultural Studies Academy
THE BUZZ ...
Almond Alliance hails funding for bee program
Bee Safe program will ensure the safe movement of colonies, prevent apiary theft, more
FUNDING ...
Farm Credit awards efforts to promote agriculture
Provided funding to 21 organizations for their efforts to promote northeast agriculture
FUNDING AVAILABE ...
OFRF announces new process for next grant round
Please note the new early release date of July 15, 2018 for the Letters of Intent
EDUCATION ...
Students study sustainable ag through SSARE
Program engages youth in the collegiate process, encourages pursuit of college ag degrees
FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...
$309M investment in rural electric
Will build or improve 1,660 miles of electric line serving rural homes, farms, businesses
LOANS AVAILABLE ...