The Burke-McDowell-Caldwell Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee is seeking nomination for the Local Administrative Areas (LAA) in Burke and Caldwell counties. Nominations must be submitted by Aug. 1.
USDA is working to support urban agriculture as it plays an important role in growing not only fresh, healthy food, often where grocery stores are scarce, but also providing jobs, responding to climate change, and beautifying neighborhoods. Urban agriculture includes the cultivating, processing and distributing agricultural products in urban and suburban areas. Community gardens, rooftop farms, hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic facilities, and vertical production are all examples of urban agriculture. Tribal communities and small towns may also be included.