Farm Compliance

ACRE Webinar Workshop Perfect Opportunity for Farmers

Written by NCGA
Monday, 29 June 2009
Washington, DC - Growers will have the perfect opportunity to make a detailed and recommended assessment of the ACRE risk management option this Wednesday, by participating in a free webinar entitled “How to Make Your ACRE Decision.” The free webinar from 8-9 a.m. CDT co-sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association, DTN, American Soybean Association and the National Wheat Growers.
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AFBF: Time to Implement the Farm Bill

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 29 June 2009
Washington, DC - In testimony last week on Capitol Hill, American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman said it was a long, hard road to passage of the 2008 farm bill, however it is now time to implement the bill.
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Farm Bureau Honors Teachers for Ag Education

Written by AFBF
Monday, 29 June 2009
Washington, DC - Five teachers have been recognized by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture for their outstanding efforts to promote agricultural education. The teachers each received $1,200 scholarships to attend this week’s National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in St. Louis.
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USDA Launches Recovery Act Website

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 29 June 2009
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack launched a new USDA Recovery Act website, including features and functionality that will allow people to learn about, share, and discuss American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding in states and communities throughout the country.
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $6.9 Million in Economic Development Funding

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 29 June 2009
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of 11 organizations to receive $6.9 million in loans to spur economic development and create or save an estimated 465 jobs in rural communities.
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