The U.S. Department of Agriculture invested $30.8 million in historically black Land-grant Universities, supporting research projects to address agricultural challenges.
Deputy USDA Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced $250 million is available to help protect at-risk communities from catastrophic wildfires, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new programs and funding to expand organic markets and the transition to organic production.
Black urban farmers in Michigan: 'Playing field is not equitable' for funding yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
SEATTLE As Darcy Batura often wanders Cle Elum Ridge, she cherishes the ponderosa pine bark glowing red in the sunshine, releasing a sweet aroma that permeates the forest. A blanket of lupine and yellow balsamroot flowers color the hills this time of year.
WA to purchase 9,700 acres on Cle Elum Ridge using $15.3 million federal grant applevalleynewsnow.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from applevalleynewsnow.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.