
November 18, 2022
FACT SHEET: One Year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a transformative, historic investment in lives and livelihoods across America. It represents a new opportunity for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and rural communities. It is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture deliver 21st century, high-speed internet for better access to markets, jobs, telemedicine and distance learning. It is increasing community resilience to climate change, drought and wildfire risks. It’s also providing innovative solutions to economic, environmental and social challenges across the nation.
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USDA Announces New Resources to Empower Indigenous Food Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new resources and new agreements of the USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative, which promotes traditional food ways, Indian Country food and agriculture markets, and Indigenous health through foods tailored to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dietary needs. USDA is partnering with…
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Understanding SMETA Compliance for Farmers: A Comprehensive Guide
As a farmer, establishing ethical and responsible practices within your supply chain is a step you can take to show customers you are going above and beyond to protect the welfare of your workers and the environment and that your practices ensure sustainability of land and resources. One widely recognized audit methodology for evaluating these…
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GLOBALG.A.P. Version 6 is Coming
As with many things in life, once you master compliance for current food safety requirements, something changes. GLOBALG.A.P. is no different – version 6 is coming and a mandatory compliance date is currently set for January 2024. Let us keep up with those changes and help you implement them so that you can keep producing…
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