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USDA invests $231,702 in renewable energy projects
Oct 22, 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Jonathan McCracken today announced USDA is investing $231,702 in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across Ohio.
USDA promotes home ownership in rural Ohio
Apr 14, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Ohio Marietta Area office today announced that federal funding is available for eligible low-income rural residents who wish to purchase a home but are unable to secure conventional financing.
USDA extends grant deadline for meat, poultry processors to May 11
Apr 1, 2022
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced in a March 25 press release that the USDA has extended the application deadline for the or the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)to May 11, 2022.
Wild Ohio white-tailed deer test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
Sep 6, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) announced confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in wild white-tailed deer in Ohio.
Tips for no-till farming
Oct 5, 2020
The benefits of no-till farming are plentiful; so after harvest season, think about the best way to deal with working land.
Free meals continue in Knox County schools through December
Sep 11, 2020
Children will continue to receive free meals through the four local school districts in Knox County through the end of 2020.
US senator from Ohio questions transfer of funds for minority, veterans farm program
Aug 27, 2020
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is asking why funds have been diverted from a federal program for minority and veteran family farmers.