SIGNUP TO BEGIN ...
TRADE TALK ...
USDA plans 7 trade missions for 2020
Four of the missions are first-time destinations for USDA trade missions
UPCOMING MEETING ...
Olive Oil Advisory Board meeting planned
TDA to hold first Olive Oil Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019
TRADE IMPACTS ...
Senator: Trade hurting Maine blueberries
Maine wild blueberry growers haven't been included in farm bailout programs
HEMP REGULATIONS ...
Maine ag officials say new hemp rules could hurt growth
New rules would require testing labs registered with the DEA
NEW REGULATIONS ...
USDA restores original intent of SNAP
With record low unemployment, USDA finalizes rule to promote work
FOOD ACCESS REGULATIONS ...
Administration tightens food stamp work requirements
New rule imposes new, stricter criteria states must meet in order to issue waivers
DEADINE APPROACHES ...
Signup for Market Facilitation Program by Dec. 6
Producers in NY reminded to signup for Market Facilitation Program by Friday, Dec. 6
MEETING TO BEGIN ...
Framingham hosts 104th Annual Farm Bureau Meeting
Attendees will participate in workshops, learning sessions and establish policy
LEADERSHIP ...