Farm Compliance

CRP to Assist Producers Impacted by Severe Drought Conditions

Written by USDA
Monday, 08 August 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is modifying its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policies to help those affected by sustained drought conditions. Throughout this year of extreme weather, USDA has supported and delivered assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country.
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USDA and EPA Create New Partnership to Improve Drinking Water Systems

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 08 August 2011
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a national partnership to improve rural drinking water and wastewater systems. Across the country, small water and sewage treatment facilities with limited funding and resources often face challenges due to rising costs and aging equipment and pipes.
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More than 1,000 New Farmers Markets Recorded Across Country

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 08 August 2011
Washington, DC - More than 1,000 new farmers markets have been recorded across the country, according to results released today in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2011 National Farmers Market Directory.
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National FFA Leaders Addressed about New Opportunities in Agriculture

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 01 August 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told state officers from the National FFA Organization that, as the next generation of America's farmers, they face a bright but rapidly changing future and USDA is committed to partnering with them to achieve their goals. The Secretary also announced the release of a new field guide to assist entrepreneurs looking to build successful farming operations that take advantage of new local and regional markets.
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Winner in First Lady's Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest Announced

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 01 August 2011
Dallas, Texas - USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Administrator Audrey Rowe yesterday announced the winner of First Lady Michelle Obama's Recipes for Healthy Kids competition. The contest launched last year to challenge students, parents and other interested community members to create tasty and healthy new recipes for America's school cafeteria menus.
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