OUTREACH ...
GOING LOCAL ...
Grants to support local food sector
$27 million in grants to fund innovative projects, local food initiatives
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING ...
COOL amendment considered
Would subject muscle cuts of venison and ground venison to COOL labels
SURVEY RESULTS ...
Results of Local Food Marketing Survey
A live webinar will cover the results of the survey January 24
AG SECRETARY PICK ...
Perdue to be tapped for ag secretary
Trump's choice to lead the Agriculture Department is Sonny Perdue
LEADERSHIP ...
AFBF endorses Perdue for USDA
Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau, releases statement
EDUCATION ...
$18.9M supports agricultural education
Allows 1890 land-grant colleges to improve agricultural programs
AG POLICY ...
Chairman Roberts on USDA nominee
Farmers and ranchers are facing difficult economic challenges
AG POLICY ...
Okla. ag groups commend USDA choice
Pleased with nomination of Governor Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture
SPECIALTY CROP ...