Tom Vilsack
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USDA To Offer ‘Whole-Farm’ Insurance Beginning In 2015
The USDA will in 2015 offer Whole-Farm Revenue Protection for specialty crop, fruit and vegetable growers, organic growers and diversified farms. Whole-Farm insurance allows farmers…
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Have An Idea? USDA Is Offering Funding For Innovative Agricultural Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the federal agency whose research brought us now taken-for-granted staples such as frozen orange juice concentrate and “permanent press” for…
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Ag Boosters Mark National Ag Day, National Grange Month
Local farmers and those who work in and support agriculture across Chester County are celebrating the industry with two events this spring – National Agriculture…
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USDA Makes Grant Money Available For Employment Training
Local government or nonprofit organizations interested in providing new employment and training programs may take advantage of $5 million in competitive grant money from the…
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Congress Places Local Women And Children In A ‘Spudnik’ Potato Controversy
Staff Contributor Chester County potato growers could see a boost in sales if the United States Department of Agriculture allows low-income pregnant and nursing mothers…















































