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NASDA Receives Large USDA Grant From FAS Emerging Markets Program
NASDA Receives Large USDA Grant From FAS Emerging Markets Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture was recently awarded a USDA grant worth $925,000 through the Foreign Agricultural Services’ Emerging Markets Program.  The EMP helps organizations promote exports of agricultural products to developing countries with strong growth potential.   “...
Food System Investment Needed to Equip Farmers for Climate Change
Food System Investment Needed to Equip Farmers for Climate Change
A new report from the Farm Journal Foundation finds that increased U.S. investments in agricultural development and innovation are needed to make global food systems more resilient.  While climate change impacts agriculture worldwide, its effects are "substantially more severe" in warm regions, including Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.  The rep...
USDA Accepting Applications For Trade Mission To East Africa
USDA Accepting Applications For Trade Mission To East Africa
Those looking to participate in the USDA's trade mission to east Africa have until Friday August 12th to get their applications submitted.  The mission to Kenya and Tanzania will take place October 31t through November 4th. "We realize the importance of Africa," said Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton.  "A...
Vilsack Happy With 2021 Exports And Year Ahead
Vilsack Happy With 2021 Exports And Year Ahead
Speaking recently at the annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says 2021 farm and food exports were very strong. "We were able to enjoy a record year in exports; a significant increase over the 2014 record.  But the good news is, that you're going to learn at this Outlook Forum, that we anticipate and expect 2022 to be even better; to break that record.  An ...

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